This Privacy Policy explains what information WBPicker collects when you use the site and the tool, why we collect it, and what control you have over it. WBPicker is operated by Maetheon. By using the service, you agree to the practices described here. We've tried to write this in plain language rather than dense legalese, because a policy you can't read isn't much of a policy.
Who we are
WBPicker is a Weibo comment picker used to draw random winners for giveaways and contests. The service is provided by Maetheon. If you have any question about this policy or your data, you can reach us at [email protected].
Information we collect
We collect a few different kinds of information, and it helps to be clear about each.
Information you give us. When you create an account or subscribe to a paid plan, we collect details like your name, email address, and the billing information needed to process payment. If you email us, we keep that correspondence so we can follow up and improve our support.
Information from the posts you process. To pick a winner, the tool reads the public comments and interactions on the Weibo post you submit. This information is already public on Weibo; we process it to run your draw. We don't go looking for private data, and we can only see what anyone visiting that public post could see.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we record basic technical data when you visit, such as your browser type, device, approximate location based on IP address, and the pages you view. This helps us keep the site working and understand how it's used.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to run the service and not much beyond that. Specifically, we use it to operate and provide the comment picker, to process payments and manage your subscription, to respond when you contact us, to keep the service secure and detect abuse, and to improve how the tool works over time. We may also send you service-related messages, such as a receipt or an important notice about your account.
We do not sell your personal information. That's a flat statement, not a hedge.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand site usage at an aggregate level. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function, and others help us with analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though turning off the necessary ones may stop parts of the site from working as intended.
How we share information
We share information only where it's needed to run the service or where the law requires it. That includes trusted service providers who help us operate, such as payment processors that handle your card details and hosting providers that store our data. These partners are only permitted to use your information to perform their work for us. We may also disclose information if we're legally required to, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of our users and our company. If our business is ever involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may transfer as part of that, and we'll notify you if that materially changes how your data is handled.
How long we keep data
We hold on to your account information for as long as your account is active, and for a reasonable period afterward to meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations. Data from the posts you process is transient by nature; we keep it only as long as needed to run your draw and support you afterward, then it ages out. If you'd like your account and associated personal data deleted, write to us and we'll take care of it.
How we protect your data
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to guard your information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. No method of transmitting or storing data online is completely secure, and we won't pretend otherwise, but we take protecting your information seriously and review our practices as the service grows.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to correct it if it's wrong, to ask us to delete it, and to object to certain uses. You can exercise any of these by emailing [email protected]. We'll verify your identity before acting on a request, for your own protection, and we'll respond within the timeframe the applicable law requires.
Children
WBPicker isn't intended for children, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age that counts as a minor in their region. If you believe a child has given us their information, contact us and we'll remove it.
Third-party links
Our site and the posts you process may link out to Weibo and other third-party sites. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their privacy practices. When you follow a link off our service, we'd encourage you to read the privacy policy of wherever you land.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the service changes or as the law evolves. When we make a material change, we'll update the date at the top and, where appropriate, let you know directly. Continuing to use WBPicker after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact us
If anything here is unclear, or you want to make a request about your data, email us at [email protected]. A real person will read it and reply.