Last updated: August 13, 2026
1. Information We Collect
- Account information — name, email address, username, and a securely hashed password when you register.
- Subscription information — which plan you're on and its status. We do not collect or store your card, bank, or PayPal login details; payments are handled entirely by PayPal.
- Content you post — picks, blog posts, and comments you submit through the Service.
- Usage data — basic technical data (such as session cookies) needed to keep you signed in.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and maintain your account and subscription.
- To provide access to picks, discussions, and other features tied to your plan.
- To communicate with you about your account or subscription.
- To keep the Service secure and prevent abuse.
3. Payment Processing
All subscription payments are processed by PayPal. We only receive confirmation that a subscription is active and which plan it's tied to — we never see or store your full payment details. Your payment data is handled under PayPal's own privacy policy.
4. Cookies & Sessions
We use a single session cookie to keep you signed in after you log in. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with the service providers necessary to run the Service — for example, PayPal for billing and our hosting provider for infrastructure — and only to the extent needed for them to perform their function.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us (see below).
7. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing contact@chosenpickz.com. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable law (e.g. GDPR or CCPA).
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to, and should not be used by, anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Security
Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt) and are never stored or transmitted in plain text. We use standard technical safeguards to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.
11. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out at contact@chosenpickz.com.