PCSO Lotto Hot Picks Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

PCSO Lotto Hot Picks is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

We believe in "Privacy by Design." The App is designed to collect the minimum amount of data necessary to function.

• Personal Data: We do not require you to create an account, provide your name, email address, or phone number to use the App.

• User-Generated Content: Any lottery combinations you "save" or "manually add" are stored locally on your device's private storage (SharedPreferences). This data is not uploaded to our servers.

• Usage Data: We may collect non-identifiable information about how the App is used (e.g., which tabs are visited) to improve user experience.

2. Third-Party Services & Data Collection

The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

• Google AdMob: We use AdMob to display advertisements. Google may collect your device’s Advertising ID, IP address, and general location to provide relevant ads. For more details, please review the Google Privacy & Terms.

• Web Scraping / WebView: The App displays lottery results by fetching publicly available data from official sources. This process is for informational purposes only.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

• To provide the core features of the App (generating and saving numbers).

• To display the latest PCSO lottery results.

• To display advertisements that keep the App free to use.

• To notify you of winning matches (processed entirely on your device).

4. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your "Favorite" and "Personal" combinations are stored on your phone. If you uninstall the App or clear its data, this information will be permanently deleted.

• No Cloud Sync: We do not currently sync your data to the cloud. You are responsible for keeping a manual backup of your saved numbers if you switch devices.

5. Disclaimer (Not an Official App)

PCSO Lotto Hot Picks is an independent utility app. It is NOT affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or in any way officially connected to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). All lottery data is provided "as is" for informational and entertainment purposes only.

6. Your Rights (Republic Act No. 10173)

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

• Be Informed: Know that your data is being processed (via this policy).

• Access/Correction: View and edit your saved numbers within the App’s UI.

• Erasure: Delete your data at any time by removing saved items or uninstalling the App.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: zhie.taller.ztc@gmail.com Developer: Danilo Doce