Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Last Updated: December 10, 2024
1Information We Collect

1.1 Information from Steam

When you authenticate with Steam, we collect:

  • Steam ID and username
  • Profile picture/avatar
  • Trade URL (when provided)
  • Public inventory data (for raffle items)

1.2 Account Information

We collect additional information you provide:

  • Email address (for notifications)
  • Communication preferences
  • Support ticket information

1.3 Transaction Information

When you participate in raffles, we collect:

  • Purchase history and ticket quantities
  • Payment timestamps
  • Raffle participation records

Note: We do not store complete payment card details. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.

1.4 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our platform:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and actions taken
  • Referral source and time spent
  • Cookies and similar technologies
2How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 Core Service Functionality

  • To create and manage your account
  • To process raffle entries and ticket purchases
  • To select and notify winners
  • To deliver prizes via Steam trade offers
  • To verify eligibility and prevent fraud

2.2 Communication

  • To send transactional notifications about raffles
  • To provide customer support
  • To send important service updates
  • To send marketing communications (with consent)

2.3 Platform Improvement

  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To troubleshoot technical issues
  • To develop new features and services
  • To generate anonymized statistical data

2.4 Security and Legal Compliance

  • To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • To verify identity and age compliance
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To enforce our Terms of Service
3Information Sharing

We share your information with the following categories of recipients:

3.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe)
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics services
  • Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for the specific services they provide to us.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law:

  • In response to legal process (court orders, subpoenas)
  • To comply with regulatory requirements
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • To investigate suspected fraud or illegal activities

3.3 Business Transfers

If skinRaffle is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing. For example, if you opt to participate in promotional activities with our partners.

Winner Privacy

When you win a raffle, we display a partially anonymized version of your username (e.g., "User***") to protect your privacy while still celebrating winners.

4Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4.1 Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure database encryption for sensitive information
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Monitoring systems for suspicious activities

4.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  • Account information: Retained while your account is active
  • Transaction records: Retained for legal compliance (typically 7 years)
  • Communication records: Retained for customer service purposes (typically 2 years)

You may request deletion of your account at any time, subject to our legal retention requirements.

4.3 Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

5Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic platform functionality (cannot be disabled)
  • Functional cookies: Enable enhanced features and remember your preferences
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform
  • Marketing cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes

5.2 Cookie Management

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, if you block essential cookies, you may not be able to use all features of our platform.

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track your online activity. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no common industry standard for implementation.

6Your Privacy Rights

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

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. You can access most of this information through your account settings.

6.2 Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information. You can update most information directly through your account settings.

6.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances. We will comply with such requests unless we are legally required to retain certain information.

6.4 Objection and Restriction

You have the right to object to or request restriction of processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

6.5 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

6.6 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form or email us at privacy@skinraffle.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email

privacy@skinraffle.com

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Your Privacy Matters

We're committed to transparency and protecting your data. If you have any questions about how we handle your information, please reach out.