Privacy & Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

50/50 Check is designed with your privacy in mind. We collect minimal information:

Ticket Numbers: All ticket numbers you enter are stored locally in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile/desktop)
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Referral source

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used to:

Store your raffle tickets locally for your convenience
Improve the app's functionality and user experience
Understand usage patterns to make better design decisions
Monitor app performance and fix issues

3. Data Storage

Local Storage: All your ticket numbers and draw history are stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage. This data is never transmitted to any server.
No Account Required: We don't require user accounts or registration.
No Personal Data Collection: We don't collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your information to third parties. The only third-party service we use is Google Analytics for anonymous usage statistics.

5. Image Processing

When you upload images for OCR scanning:

Images are processed locally in your browser using Tesseract.js
Images are never uploaded to any server
Images are immediately discarded after text extraction

6. Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

Clear all stored tickets using the "Clear All Tickets" button
Clear browser localStorage to remove all app data
Use browser privacy modes to prevent any data storage
Block cookies to prevent analytics tracking

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

We use localStorage (similar to cookies) to store:

Name	Purpose	Duration
hockey5050Tickets	Stores your 50/50 raffle ticket numbers	Permanent (until cleared)
hockeyShirtTickets	Stores your Shirt Off Your Back ticket numbers	Permanent (until cleared)
hockey5050History	Stores your draw history and check results	Permanent (until cleared)

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site:

Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number	2 years
_ga_BTJH6LT50L	Used to persist session state	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Used to throttle request rate	1 minute

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Using your browser's Do Not Track setting
Using privacy-focused browsers or extensions

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Cookie Policy, please contact:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.