Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you participate in the FreeGiveaways contest, we collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Contact Details: Name, phone number, email address
• Location: Country and city for winner verification and prize delivery
• Age Verification: Date of birth to confirm eligibility (18+ years)
• Identification: Government-issued ID for winner verification (if selected)

Technical Information

• IP address and device information for security purposes
• Browser type and version for website compatibility
• Entry timestamps to prevent duplicate submissions
• Website usage analytics to improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information exclusively for the following purposes:

• Contest Administration: Processing entries and managing the giveaway
• Winner Selection: Conducting the random draw and selecting the winner
• Winner Verification: Confirming identity and eligibility of the selected winner
• Prize Delivery: Coordinating vehicle delivery to the winner
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements for contests
• Security: Preventing fraud and duplicate entries
• Communication: Sending contest updates and winner notifications

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and have strict policies regarding information sharing:

We Will Never:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data for marketing purposes without consent
• Rent or lease your contact information
• Use your information for purposes other than the contest

Limited Sharing Includes:

• Prize Fulfillment: Authorized automotive dealers for vehicle delivery
• Legal Requirements: Government authorities when legally required
• Contest Verification: Independent auditors for transparency
• Winner Publicity: Winner's name and city (with consent)

4. Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Data stored on encrypted, secure servers
• Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Backup: Secure backup systems to prevent data loss
• Incident Response: Procedures for handling any security breaches

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Contest Period: During active contest administration
• Winner Records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Non-Winner Data: Deleted within 1 year after contest conclusion
• Technical Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes
• Legal Holds: Extended retention if required by law

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Withdrawal: Withdraw from the contest (forfeit eligibility)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights: Contact us at the information provided below. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us improve website performance
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and abuse
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly if disabled.

8. Children's Privacy

Our contest is only open to individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

As an international contest, your information may be transferred to and processed in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses for data protection
• Certified data protection frameworks
• Explicit consent where required

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will post the updated policy on our website
• We will update the "Last updated" date
• We will notify participants of significant changes
• Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updates