Privacy Policy
At WinningCircle, we highly regard your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal data. Our privacy policy outlines how we handle and secure your personal information when you access our website, irrespective of your location. Additionally, it explains your privacy rights and the legal measures in place to protect your data.
Table of Contents:
1 - Purpose of the Privacy Policy
2 - What Personal Information We Collect
3 - How We Use Your Personal Information
4 - Security of Your Personal Information
5 - Cookies and Data Collection
6 - Your Rights and Opting Out
7 - Changes to the Privacy Policy
8 - User Agreement
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1 - Purpose of the Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in understanding how we handle your privacy. At WinningCircle, we prioritize transparency and aim to provide you with clear insights into our privacy practices. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect from you, the purposes for which we use it, and how we protect your data. By engaging with us on winningcircle.us (the “Website”), you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in this policy, which may be subject to updates. We encourage you to check back periodically for any changes.
Similarly, WinningCricle values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal data. Our privacy policy serves to inform you about the collection and processing of your personal information when you interact with our website. Whether you're signing up for newsletters, purchasing services, or participating in our prize draws (referred to as "Giveaways", your data privacy is paramount. Please note that our website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. We encourage you to read this policy alongside any additional privacy notices provided to ensure you understand how and why we use your data. This policy supplements other notices and privacy policies and is designed to provide you with comprehensive information about our data practices.
2 - What Personal Information We Collect
We value your privacy and are committed to transparently managing the information we collect from you. We may gather various types of information from our current and prospective customers, members, users, visitors, and guests both directly and from third-party sources. This includes Personal Information, which could reasonably identify you, and Non-Personal Information, which does not directly relate to an identified Individual. We may also collect Technical information, such as IP addresses and browser details, and Non-personal details about your interactions with our Website.
Anonymized Information:
We utilize Personal Information and other data to create anonymized information and aggregate it for various purposes, including research and internal analysis. This anonymized information, which includes de-identified demographic and location data, is not considered Personal Information and may be shared within Omaze and with third parties in a way that prevents individual identification.
Types of Personal Information We Collect:
The types of Personal Information we collect depend on your interactions with our Website. If you visit our site, we may collect technical and geolocation information automatically assigned to your device. If you engage further by setting up an WinningCircle account, joining our mailing list, or participating in Giveaways, we may collect:
a) identifiers
b) geolocation information
c) financial details
d) commercial information
e) or other voluntary data you provide
Regarding Personally Identifiable Information:
We do not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided, such as through email or online forms. This includes data unique to an individual, like name, address, or telephone number. Any information you provide is kept confidential and used solely to support your relationship with us. We may conduct promotions or surveys, requesting contact information for participation purposes, and any personal data collected is used solely by us. We do not employ software or hardware techniques to capture visitor information without consent, nor do we monitor individual traffic patterns or use invisible images for tracking. Our hosting company may collect anonymous, aggregate statistics related to site usage, but email addresses and personally identifiable information are only accessible if affirmatively supplied.
3 - How We Use Your Personal Information
As part of our commitment to privacy, any comments or inquiries you send via email to the addresses provided on our websites will be handled with care. We ensure that your communications are directed to the most suitable employees or agents who can address your questions or concerns effectively. Your communication will be retained until we've provided you with a satisfactory response, after which we may either discard it or archive it for reference. Personal information may be shared with our agents, representatives, contractors, and service providers for support services such as credit card transaction authorization and order processing.
However, we do not disclose personal information unless required by law or in circumstances where we believe it's necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights and property, prevent misuse of our sites, or safeguard the safety of our users and the public.
Regarding the use of your Personal Information, we employ various practices to enhance your experience and fulfill your requests for services or information:
a) This includes presenting our website, providing requested experiences, services, or information, and responding to inquiries to investigate and address concerns.
b) Additionally, we fulfill contractual obligations, secure and customize your account, process transactions and payments, and keep you informed about changes to our website, products, or services.
c) We also use your information for marketing, testing, research, and product development purposes, including processing necessary paperwork or background checks for experience winners.
All these efforts are aligned with our commitment to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
4 - Security of Your Personal Information
Your privacy and security are highly important to us. Although we strive to safeguard your personal information, WinningCircle cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to us and it's done at your own risk. Once received, we make every effort to secure your transmission on our internal systems. Depending on the nature of your inquiry, your communication may be discarded or archived.
In addition to personal contact details, we may request billing information like your billing address and credit card number for purchases or giveaways. Rest assured, all financial transactions on our sites occur over secure servers with encrypted channels and are processed in real time. We take stringent measures to secure your billing information and do not share it with any other entity. Your credit card number is not retained post-transaction authorization and processing. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact us via email at support@winningcircle.us regarding our privacy policy.
Regarding data retention, we adhere to strict guidelines outlined in this Privacy Policy. We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, and comply with applicable laws. Once the need for retention expires, we ensure the secure destruction, erasure, or de-identification of your information in accordance with our data retention policies and legal requirements.
To safeguard your Personal Information, WinningCircle employs physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. Your cooperation is also vital. If provided with a password for website access, please keep it confidential and refrain from sharing it with others.
By using our Services or providing Personal Information, you agree to receive electronic communications regarding security, privacy, and administrative matters. Your cooperation ensures the effective protection of your data and enhances our commitment to privacy and security.
5 - Cookies and Data Collection
We and third parties that provide content, advertising, or other functionality on our Services utilize automatic data collection technologies such as cookies, pixel tags/web beacons, social media widgets, and local storage to gather information about you, your equipment, browsing actions, and Website interactions. These technologies are small data files placed on your devices, enabling us to record information whenever you visit or interact with our Website, Services, applications, messaging, and tools. Additionally, cookies may be used to personalize your experience, including sending personalized text messages like shopping cart reminders if you sign up for our text messaging program.
The information collected automatically, which may include Personal Information or be associated with it, assists us in enhancing our Website and delivering better, more personalized Services. It helps us estimate audience size and usage patterns, store preferences to customize our Website according to interests, speed up searches, and recognize you upon return visits. The technologies employed for automatic data collection encompass cookies and pixel tags, among others. While you can configure your browser to refuse some or all browser cookies or receive alerts when websites set or access cookies, disabling or refusing cookies may render certain parts of our website inaccessible or dysfunctional.
6 - Your Rights and Opting Out
WinningCircle respects your privacy and offers you control over your Personal Information through the following mechanisms:
a) Managing Tracking Technologies and Advertising:
Empower yourself to safeguard your online privacy by taking proactive steps to manage the cookie settings within your web browser. By customizing these settings, you can tailor your online experience to align with your preferences and ensure that your privacy remains protected while browsing the internet. Additionally, regularly reviewing and adjusting your cookie preferences can help you maintain greater control over the information collected during your online interactions
b) Marketing Preferences:
Opt-out of marketing communications by contacting us at support@winningcircle.us or using the unsubscribe link in promotional emails.
C. Third Party Website Disclaimer:
Understand that third-party websites linked on our platform maintain their own privacy policies. We do not endorse or control these policies, so it’s advisable to review them before sharing any personal data.
You can request to stop receiving marketing messages from us or third parties at any time, though this does not affect data collected through transactions or other interactions.
Specific rights for US citizens
As a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or Virginia, you have the following rights:
a) Right to Data Access: Obtain the specific pieces of Personal Information collected about you in the last 12 months.
b) Right to Know: Receive information about the categories of Personal Information collected, its sources, purposes, and categories of third parties it was shared with in the last 12 months.
c) Right to Delete: Request deletion of Personal Information collected, subject to legal obligations and legitimate business needs.
d) Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Information maintained by us.
e) Notice of Financial Incentive: Opt-out of marketing programs requiring Personal Information participation; no monetary value assigned.
f) Do Not Sell or Share: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of Personal Information for targeted advertising.
g) Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive Personal Information.
h) Shine the Light Law: Request a free annual list of third parties to whom Personal Information was disclosed for direct marketing purposes in the prior year.
For more information or to exercise these rights, contact us at support@winningcircle.us.
7 - Changes to the Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy is subject to occasional updates and revisions, reflecting our ongoing commitment to transparency and compliance. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By continuing to use our Website and Services after any modifications to this Policy, you implicitly consent to the updated terms and practices outlined herein.
If you disagree with any aspect of our Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our Website and Services. Please note that we reserve the right to modify the content or design of our sites, including this Policy, at our discretion. Any updates or alterations to this Policy will be posted on this page. Your continued use of our sites constitutes acceptance of any revisions made to this Policy, underscoring the importance of keeping your personal information accurate and up-to-date by notifying us of any changes.
8 - User Agreement
By using any of our sites, you indicate your acceptance of the terms outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from disclosing any personal information through our sites. It is important to recognize that the information provided on the Website is offered "as-is" for general informational purposes only. WinningCircle makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, currency, reliability, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of our Sites.
Additionally, WinningCircle disclaims any warranty that these pages or the server making them available are free of viruses or other harmful elements. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to indemnify WinningCircle, its agents, representatives, consultants, vendors, officers, directors, and employees from any claims arising from your use or inability to use the Website or the information contained therein, including claims of obscenity, offense, defamation, or infringement upon intellectual property rights.
In no event shall WinningCircle or its contributors be liable for any decisions made or actions taken in reliance on the information provided on the Website, nor for any consequential, special, or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.