Privacy Policy

App and Developer Information

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the mobile application identified below, published on Google Play by the developer identified below.

Throughout this document, the terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to Lotto Scan AI, and "the App" refers to Lottary Ticket Scanner AI.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lottary Ticket Scanner AI, developed and published by Lotto Scan AI We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

The App is provided as a free service and is intended to provide users with up-to-date lottery results from various state lotteries across the United States. We do not conduct lottery games, sell tickets, or facilitate gambling activities.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We do NOT require users to create accounts or provide personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or mailing addresses to use the features of our App.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Data: App features accessed, time spent in the App, interaction patterns, search queries for lottery results
• Log Information: IP address, app version, date and time of access, crash reports, and performance data
• Location Data: Approximate location (city/state level only) to provide relevant lottery results for your region. We do NOT collect precise GPS location data

2.3 Optional Information

Users may choose to provide additional information for enhanced features:

• Favorite Numbers: Stored locally on your device only
• Notification Preferences: To receive alerts about lottery drawings
• Saved Tickets: For tracking purposes (stored locally on your device)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the App's functionality
• To display accurate and timely lottery results from official sources
• To personalize your experience and provide location-relevant results
• To send push notifications about lottery drawings (if enabled by you)
• To analyze app performance and improve user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and bugs
• To understand usage patterns and optimize app features
• To ensure compliance with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We integrate the following third-party services that may collect user data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Play Services: For app distribution, updates, and core device functionality - Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements - AdMob Privacy Policy
• Google Firebase: For analytics, crash reporting, and push notifications - Firebase Privacy Policy
• Cloud Service Providers: For secure data storage and content delivery

4.2 We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data for marketing purposes without consent
• Disclose your information except as described in this policy

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• Protect the safety of users or the public

5. Advertising

Our App displays third-party advertisements to support free access. Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your device and usage patterns to provide personalized ads.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

While our App does not directly use cookies, third-party services integrated within the App may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising purposes. These technologies help improve app performance and provide relevant content.

7. Data Security

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

• Encrypted data transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure cloud storage with industry-standard encryption
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms

Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Typically:

• Usage and log data: Retained for 90 days
• Analytics data: Aggregated and retained for up to 24 months
• Crash reports: Retained for 12 months

You can request deletion of your data by contacting us at the email provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. Lottery participation is restricted to adults as per state and federal laws.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

10. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and data collection
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing of your personal data.

13. Links to External Websites

Our App may contain links to third-party websites, including official state lottery websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Push Notifications

With your consent, we may send push notifications about lottery drawing times, jackpot amounts, and winning numbers. You can disable these notifications at any time through your device settings.

15. 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. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending a push notification or in-app message (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Data Collection Notice

17. Contact Us

18. Disclaimer

Important Notice: This App provides lottery results for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with any state lottery commission or official lottery organization. Always verify winning numbers with official state lottery sources. We do not sell lottery tickets or facilitate gambling activities. Users must be 18 years or older and comply with their local laws regarding lottery participation.

19. Data Deletion