Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

QuizStakes.com, operated by Begol201 LLC, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, secure experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you participate in our quiz sweepstakes platform. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you participate in our quiz sweepstakes, we collect:

  • Contact Details: First name, last name, email address, phone number
  • Quiz Data: Your quiz answers, scores, and tickets earned
  • Prize Selections: The prizes you choose to enter for using your tickets
  • Entry Information: Date and time of sweepstakes entries
  • Communication Preferences: Your consent for marketing and account notifications via SMS/email

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect technical information when you visit our website:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, quiz completion rates
  • Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies
  • Referral Information: How you found our website (search engines, social media, etc.)

How We Use Your Information

Sweepstakes Administration

Process quiz entries, award tickets, manage prize selections, and conduct prize drawings

Communications

Send account notifications, winner announcements, and promotional offers (with your consent)

Platform Improvement

Analyze usage patterns, improve quiz questions, enhance user experience, and fix technical issues

Security & Compliance

Prevent fraud, ensure fair play, comply with legal requirements, and protect user accounts

SMS Messaging Policy

Your SMS Consent Matters

When you opt-in to receive SMS messages from QuizStakes, you're choosing to receive two types of messages: Marketing Messages (promotional content, new quiz alerts, special offers) and Account Notifications (entry confirmations, winner announcements, account updates).

Your Privacy is Protected

  • We will NEVER sell or share your phone number with third parties
  • Only QuizStakes will send you messages
  • Your consent is not transferred to partners

You're in Control

  • Text STOP to unsubscribe anytime
  • Text HELP for assistance
  • Message frequency varies based on activity
  • Standard message and data rates may apply

Information Sharing & Disclosure

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

QuizStakes does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the platform (email services, SMS providers, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Prize Fulfillment: With prize suppliers to deliver your winnings (only necessary information)
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
  • With Your Consent: Any other sharing will only occur with your explicit permission

Data Security & Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

Secure Storage

Protected servers with access controls

Monitoring

24/7 security monitoring and audits

Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal information we have about you

Right to Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Right to Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@quizstakes.com or write to the address below. We will respond within 30 business days.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly (login sessions, quiz progress)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our platform

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences

Marketing Cookies

Track visits across websites to show relevant ads

Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: 18 Years or Older

QuizStakes is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us at info@quizstakes.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. QuizStakes is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by QuizStakes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users (for material changes)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of QuizStakes after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Mailing Address

QuizStakes - Privacy Requests

Begol201 LLC

2400 S Figueroa St

Los Angeles, CA 90007

United States