Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/11/2025

1. Who We Are

CompareTheLotto.com is an independent affiliate site that compares and provides information and opinion about online lottery games and operators. We do not offer any real money gambling services. Our role is to provide information and give users the opportunity to click through links to regulated third-party operators and lottery sites.

2. What We Do

• We provide information, opinions, comparison content, and affiliate links to licensed lottery betting operators and lottery games.
• When you click an affiliate link, you are redirected to a third-party site. We may earn commission if you register and play with them.
• We do not collect or process personal data such as names, emails, or payment details.
• We do not offer any real money gambling services.

3. What Data We Collect

We do not collect personal data directly. However, we use analytics and advertising tools that may collect limited technical data that is considered personal data under applicable laws, including:

• IP address
• Device type and browser
• Pages visited and time spent
• Click-through data (e.g., which operator links were clicked)

This data is used for performance analysis, site optimization, and marketing purposes. It is not used to identify individual users and is not combined with other data to create user profiles.

4. Third-Party Tracking (May Collect Personal Data)

We use the following third-party tools that may collect personal data through cookies or similar technologies:

• Google Analytics: to understand site usage and performance
• Google Ads: to manage and optimize paid advertising campaigns
• Microsoft Clarity: to generate heatmaps and session recordings for usability analysis

5. Privacy-Friendly Analytics (No Personal Data)

We also use:

• GoatCounter: a privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not collect personal data or use cookies. It helps us understand general site usage without tracking individual users.

6. Geo-Specific Compliance

• UK & Ireland: We comply with the UK GDPR and PECR. We request user consent before setting non-essential cookies.
• USA: We do not sell personal data. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), users have the right to opt out of tracking cookies.
• South Africa: We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We do not collect or store personally identifiable information.

7. Global Access

While Number49s.co.za is designed for users in the UK, Ireland, USA, and South Africa, it may be accessed globally. Users from other jurisdictions are responsible for ensuring that accessing and using the site complies with their local laws. We apply privacy and cookie practices that align with major international standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and POPIA.

8. Your Rights

You can:

• Opt out of non-essential cookies via our Cookie Preferences modal or browser settings
• Request more information about how your data is used
• Contact us with any privacy concerns at privacy@comparethelotto.com.