Privacy Policy for SquarePicks

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

SquarePicks LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates the SquarePicks application and related services (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

When you use our Service, we may collect the following information:

Account Information:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Date of Birth (for eligibility verification)
Financial Information:
- PayPal email address
- Transaction history
- Account balance
Verification Information:
- Social Security Number (for tax reporting, withdrawal verification only)
- Government-issued ID (when required)
Location Information:
- Geolocation data (to verify state eligibility)
- IP address

Usage Data

Device information (type, OS, browser)
Pages visited and features used
Time and date of access
Referring URLs
Click patterns and session duration

Cookies and Tracking

Session and persistent cookies
Analytics data
Marketing pixels (see our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Provide and maintain the Service
Process transactions and manage account balances
Verify eligibility (age, location) for sweepstakes participation
Process prize payouts and tax reporting (1099 forms)
Send account notifications and updates
Provide customer support
Detect and prevent fraud
Improve the Service through analytics
Comply with legal obligations
Send marketing communications (with your consent)

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your information includes:

Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes
Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement with you
Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

PayPal - Payment processing
Firebase/Google Cloud - Infrastructure, authentication, database, and messaging services
PostHog - Usage analytics and product insights
Google Analytics 4 - Website analytics
Google Tag Manager - Marketing tag management
Sentry - Error monitoring and performance tracking

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required to:

Comply with legal obligations
Respond to valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
Protect our rights and property
Prevent fraud or illegal activity
Protect user safety

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

Maintain your account
Provide the Service
Comply with legal obligations (tax records: 7 years)
Resolve disputes

After account closure, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
Encrypted storage for sensitive data
Access controls and authentication
Regular security audits
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Restriction: Limit how we use your data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@squarepicks.com.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at contact@squarepicks.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for users 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we discover that we have collected information from someone under 21, we will delete it immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Do Not Track

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice in the Service.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

Email: contact@squarepicks.com