At Software Downloads Source, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you participate in our weekly charity prize draws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, postal address, date of birth, and phone number when you enter prize draws
- Entry Information: Details of your entries, entry numbers, and draw participation history
- Payment Information: Payment card details (processed securely by our payment provider, not stored by us)
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process your prize draw entries and manage your participation
- To conduct random draws and select winners
- To notify winners and arrange prize delivery
- To verify age and identity (18+ requirement)
- To process payments securely
- To send entry confirmations and draw results
- To comply with fundraising regulations and legal obligations
- To improve our service and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud
3. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Restrict: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
4. Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our contact page or email us directly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process your prize draw entries and manage your participation
- To conduct random draws and select winners
- To notify winners and arrange prize delivery
- To verify age and identity (18+ requirement)
- To process payments securely
- To send entry confirmations and draw results
- To comply with fundraising regulations and legal obligations
- To improve our service and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- With service providers who assist in operating our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure server infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.