The following states Maniac Raffle policy regarding the privacy rights of visitors to this website.  We recognize the importance of privacy and are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of your personal information.  This privacy policy describes the personal information that Maniac Raffle collects; how we manage that information; and the circumstances under which we may disclose that information.

Your provision of personal information to Maniac Raffle means that you agree and consent that we may collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy.  If you do not agree with these terms, please do not provide any personal information to Maniac Raffle.  Failure to provide your personal information to Maniac Raffle may prevent us from offering you the services and / or programs you have requested.

What is personal information?

Personal information is any information about an identifiable individual, Personal information (e.g. name, address, age, credit card information, banking information, etc.) does not include information that cannot be associated with or tracked back to a specific individual.  Information that is publicly available, such as a telephone book listing, is also not considered to be personal information as it relates to this privacy policy.

What information does Maniac Raffle collect?

(1) Personal identifying information
Maniac Raffle collects personally identifying information about raffle participants for such as processing you ticket request, contracting winners or otherwise responding to your customer service requests, as well as to establish, maintain and manage our relationship with you.  Maniac Raffle collects your personal informational directly from you and only with your consent.  In addition, Maniac Raffle will not collect or use personal information about you from a third party.

The information Maniac Raffle collects is the minimum amount we need to fulfill your ticket request and to otherwise perform the services in connection with our raffle.  This includes: contact and identification information, such as your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, financial information such as your payment methods, billing and banking information.  For online financial transactions, we process standard credit card information via a secure, 128-bit encrypted Secure Layer (SSL) session.  SSL is the proven standard for secure web transactions.

(2) Website generated information: “cookies”
In order to improve our site on an ongoing basis, we use cookies to track your visit.  Maniac Raffle also uses cookies to provide users with certain features and access.  A cookie is a small amount of data that is transferred to your browser by a web server and can only be3 read by the website that gave it to you.  It functions as your identification card.  It is not a program and cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses.  Maniac Raffle does not report on individual sessions.

Cookies can also customize the site to your particular interests or store your personal information, such as passwords or user IDs.  If a site ever greets you with your name, chances are it’s using a cookie to do so.  Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies.  You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie-this gives you the chance to decide whether to accept it.  To learn more about cookies and how to change your setting, please use the help function in your browser.

How does Maniac Raffle use your personal information?

As explained above, Maniac Raffle uses your personal information for payment request, notification of winning, to respond to requests for services and information, and to keep you informed about Maniac Raffle activities.

When does Maniac Raffle disclose your personal information?

Maniac Raffle shares your personal information only with its employees who require such information to establish, manage and maintain our relationship with you, process you r ticket requests, or answer your telephone or email inquiry.

General Information

Accuracy of information
Maniac Raffle aims to ensure that any personal information provided is accurate, complete and current as required for the purpose for the information is used.

Retention of personal information
Maniac Raffle keeps personal information only as long as it is required for the reasons it was collected.  The length of time we retain information varies, depending on the program, service or event and the nature of the information.  The retention period may extend beyond your relationship with us.  When your personal information is no longer required for Maniac Raffle purposes, the information is either physically destroyed or deleted.