Last Updated: 11/14/25
At WorldStakes, we value your trust. Protecting your privacy is a top priority, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information. By entering or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
When you participate in WorldStakes, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and payment details for the sole purpose of administering entries, notifying Champions, and distributing prizes. We may also collect non-identifiable data, such as website usage statistics, to improve our services.
2. Use of Information
Information collected is used exclusively for sweepstakes administration, prize fulfillment, communication with participants, and verification of eligibility. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party, under any circumstances.
3. Disclosure of Champions
WorldStakes respects the privacy of all participants. In no event will we publicly release, publish, or disclose the identity of any Champion without the prior written consent of the winning party. Where required by law, Champions may be asked to verify identity privately; however, disclosure to the public or media will never occur without explicit authorization.
4. Data Protection
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. While no system can be guaranteed completely secure, we are committed to maintaining industry-standard practices for data protection.
5. International Participants
As a global sweepstakes, data submitted may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your home country. By entering, you consent to the transfer and storage of information in the United States or other secure locations where our systems operate.
6. Legal Requirements
We may disclose limited participant information only if required to comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or valid court orders. Such disclosures will be narrowly tailored and, wherever possible, communicated to the affected party.
7. Retention and Deletion
WorldStakes retains participant data only as long as necessary to administer sweepstakes operations, comply with legal obligations, and maintain accurate records. Participants may request deletion of their data after the conclusion of a Season, subject to any applicable legal or compliance requirements.
8. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Material updates will be reflected on our website with the date of the most recent revision displayed above. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of any changes.
9. Editorial and Publication-Related Information
WorldStakes operates editorial and media publications, including news articles, Pulse features, partner spotlights, and impact coverage (“Publications”). Individuals or entities featured in Publications may voluntarily provide information such as names, business details, logos, statements, quotes, or other identifying content. Such information is collected solely for editorial, informational, and publication purposes and is used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and any applicable agreements.
10. Partner, Contributor, and Source Submissions
Any information submitted by partners, contributors, or sources for inclusion in WorldStakes Publications is provided voluntarily and with the understanding that it may be published, distributed, indexed, or displayed across WorldStakes platforms and third-party publishing services. By submitting information, the submitting party confirms that they have the right to share such information and authorize its editorial use. WorldStakes is not responsible for personal or business information voluntarily disclosed by partners or contributors for publication.
11. Public Availability and Third-Party Platforms
Content published by WorldStakes may become publicly available and accessible through third-party platforms, search engines, or syndication services. WorldStakes does not control how third parties index, cache, display, or redistribute published content and is not responsible for continued availability, visibility, or removal of content from external platforms once published.
12. Separation of Sweepstakes and Editorial Data
Personal information collected for sweepstakes participation is stored and managed separately from information collected for editorial or publication purposes. Sweepstakes participant data is never used for editorial content without explicit written consent. Likewise, information submitted for publication purposes is not used for sweepstakes administration unless separately authorized.
13. Requests for Correction or Removal
Individuals or entities featured in WorldStakes Publications may request corrections to factual inaccuracies by contacting WorldStakes directly. While reasonable efforts will be made to address verified errors, WorldStakes retains editorial discretion over published content and is not obligated to remove or alter content that is accurate, lawfully published, or of public or editorial interest. Removal from third-party platforms cannot be guaranteed.
By participating in WorldStakes, you affirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
