Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 18, 2026 · iLotto (ilotto.co.za)

iLotto respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how cookies and third-party services (including Google AdSense) work on this site, and your rights under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Who we are

iLotto is an independent lottery ticket checking and information service. We are not affiliated with the National Lottery or any official lottery operator. Results and payouts shown are for informational purposes; always confirm wins with an official retailer.

Information we collect

Account data — if you register: contact details you provide (e.g. email or phone), and credentials needed to operate your account.
Usage data — pages visited, approximate interactions, and technical data such as browser type and device type, to run and improve the service.
Support communications — messages you send us (e.g. via email or contact form).

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and local storage where needed for login sessions, preferences, security, and analytics. Third-party advertisers (including Google) may set cookies or use similar technologies to serve and measure ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Google advertising (AdSense)

Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

How we use information

To provide ticket checking, results, alerts, and related features.
To secure accounts, prevent abuse, and comply with law.
To improve the site and understand aggregate usage (not to sell your identity to advertisers).

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who help us host, email, or analyse traffic, under strict terms. Advertisers receive ad delivery signals as part of normal online advertising; they do not receive your password from us.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Your rights (POPIA)

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold, subject to law. Contact us using the details on our Contact page.

Children

This service is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect their personal data.

Changes

We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

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