Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

ScratchOffReport.com is an independent data analysis website that tracks Florida Lottery scratch-off game statistics. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Florida Lottery or any government entity.

For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at info@scratchoffreport.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information and do not require you to create an account or provide any personal details to use this site.

Information collected automatically:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page (via Google Analytics)
• General geographic location (country/region level only — not your precise location)
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Referring website (how you found us)
• Standard server log data including IP addresses (retained briefly by our hosting provider)

Information you voluntarily provide:

• Email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Any information you include when contacting us by email

We do not collect names, payment information, Social Security numbers, or any sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely to:

• Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
• Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
• Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Respond to emails or inquiries you send us

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit using cookies. This data is processed by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

We have configured Google Analytics with limited data sharing — we do not share your data with Google for advertising or product improvement purposes. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies

This site uses cookies in the following limited ways:

• Google Analytics cookies — used to distinguish visitors and track sessions anonymously
• Preference cookies — may be used in the future to remember your state or sort preferences

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies from social media platforms. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly as a result.

6. Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services:

• Florida Lottery (floridalottery.com) — source of all game data, accessed via their public API
• Cloudflare Workers — used to proxy lottery data requests to our server
• Google Analytics — anonymous visitor analytics
• OpenStreetMap / Leaflet — used for the winner location map on game pages
• Google Fonts — typography loaded from Google's servers

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing data they collect independently.

7. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default. Server log data is retained briefly by our hosting provider per their standard policies. We do not store any other personal data.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your personal data (e.g. email address from newsletter list)
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@scratchoffreport.com.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.