Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Information you include in a contact form or message
• Your email address when you subscribe to a newsletter or other updates
• Any other information you choose to provide to us

We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit the website, such as: IP address, browser and device type, operating system, pages viewed, referring pages, approximate geographic location derived from your IP address, date and time of visits, and interactions with the website.

This information may be collected through cookies, log files, analytics services, and similar technologies.

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the website to:

• Operate and improve the website
• Provide lottery payout and tax estimates
• Respond to questions, corrections, or feedback
• Send newsletters or updates you have requested
• Understand how visitors use the website
• Diagnose technical problems and improve performance
• Protect the website against fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use information submitted through the calculator to determine your eligibility for financial products, credit, employment, housing, insurance, or similar services.

Calculator Information

Information entered into our calculator, such as jackpot amount, state, or filing status, is used to generate estimates.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, you should not enter sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, bank details, tax identification numbers, passwords, or payment information into the calculator or contact form.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

We may use third-party analytics or technology providers. These providers may collect information about your browser, device, or use of the website according to their own privacy practices.

You can generally control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or other email updates, we may send you information about lottery news, taxes, calculator updates, articles, or related content.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email.

We may still send non-marketing messages when necessary to respond to a request you submitted.

How We Share Information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website, such as providers of:

• Website hosting
• Email delivery
• Analytics
• Security
• Form processing
• Cloud storage
• Technical support

These providers may process information on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, court orders, or government requests; protect our rights or property; investigate fraud or misuse; or protect the safety of users or others.

We do not knowingly sell personal information in exchange for money.

If our data practices change in a way that creates additional privacy rights or opt-out obligations under applicable law, we will update this policy and provide any required choices.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to messages, maintaining business records, complying with legal obligations, and protecting against fraud or abuse.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and why it was collected.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information.

However, no website, network, database, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information to us at your own risk.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live, applicable law may give you rights relating to your personal information, which may include the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how your personal information is used.

To make a privacy request, contact us through the contact form at /contact/. We may need to verify your request before processing it.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of websites you visit.

Independent Website

Mega Millions Calculator is an independent informational website.

We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by, or endorsed by Mega Millions, the Mega Millions Consortium, or any state lottery unless expressly stated otherwise.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we make changes, we will update the effective date shown at the top of this page. Material changes may also be communicated through additional notices where appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact Mega Millions Calculator through the contact form at /contact/.