Privacy Policy

Welcome to PCSO Lotto Home ("we", "our", or "the App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Email address (if you choose to sign up for notifications or account features)
• Push notification preferences
• Feedback or support inquiries you submit

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• App usage data (features used, session duration, crash reports)
• IP address and general location (country/city level only, for analytics and to show relevant draw schedules)

1.3 Lottery Results Data

The App displays publicly available PCSO lottery results (Ultra Lotto 6/58, Grand Lotto, Swertres, EZ2, etc.). This data is fetched from official or public sources and does not contain any personal information about you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the App's core functionality (displaying latest PCSO lottery results)
• To send push notifications for draw results and jackpot alerts (only if you opt-in)
• To improve the App through analytics and crash reporting
• To respond to your support requests and feedback
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited cases:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., push notification services, analytics providers like Firebase or similar). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with appropriate protections)

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Usage and diagnostic data are typically retained for up to 12–24 months.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Opt-out of notifications: You can disable push notifications at any time in your device settings.
• Access and deletion: You may request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
• Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to external websites or use third-party services (such as analytics or push notification providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside the Philippines, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: