At NY State Lottery, we value our users' trust and want to ensure that they have a safe and enjoyable experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, protect, and manage your Personal Data.
What We Collect
When you create an account with us, register for services or participate in activities offered by NY State Lottery, we may collect the following types of personal information:
We also use cookies to collect usage analytics, but you can control these settings through your device's preferences or third-party cookie management tools.
Device and Browser Information
Our platforms are designed for a broad range of devices. When you access NY State Lottery on any device, we may gather information such as:
This helps us tailor our services to your specific setup.
Usage Analytics and Behavioural Data
We collect usage data about how you interact with our platforms. This can include, but is not limited to:
This information helps us improve your experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like many websites and mobile applications, we use cookies (small text files placed by a web server onto an individual's access device so that the website or third-party service provider can recognize repeat visits from a particular user over time) to personalize advertising, for analytics purposes, or to support your ability to navigate through our websites.
Most browsers allow you control and delete these items. Please review each of these options carefully as this information is specific only to those who use them.
Communication Preferences
You may opt-out of receiving communications from us regarding services provided by third-parties via the unsubscribe mechanism we provide, either on your profile settings page or at the end of our emails to you.
Data Storage and Retention
NY State Lottery stores personal data securely. We retain Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill purposes related to which that information was collected (e.g., managing user access), complying with applicable laws, regulations, and court orders, until we have reasonable belief that retention is no longer necessary or where legally required.
Security and Account Protection
NY State Lottery has a strict security policy in place. We use state-of-the-art technology solutions to safeguard against unauthorized data collection and misuse of our users’ Personal Data. This includes using encryption when transmitting sensitive information, both for secure communication between the browser and NY State Lottery servers and vice versa (in transit).
Account Access and Password Protection
Your account is accessible via a username (which can be any text you select) and password that only you know or should have been given to a family member/friend. Never give anyone your credentials, but if compromised (you'll receive notification), change it immediately using the same tools available for those who are trying their new account.
User Rights Regarding Personal Data
Accordingly, NY State Lottery has taken steps under applicable laws and regulations in our effort towards maintaining compliance regarding user rights for:
