Last Updated: December 2025 Picks By Jack Zak (“we”, “our”, “the platform”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and secure experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you create an account or use our services. 1. Information We Collect When you sign up or use the website, we may collect the following information: Account Information Name Email Address Birthday (to verify age eligibility) Password (securely hashed and never stored in plain text) Automatically Collected Information To protect the platform from unauthorized access and malicious activity, we automatically log: IP Address Device type Browser information Login timestamps Security-related events (failed logins, suspicious activity) We DO NOT collect your location beyond what is visible from your IP address. 2. Why We Collect This Information We use your information for the following purposes: To create and manage your user account To prevent unauthorized access and fraud To comply with age restrictions (13+ requirement) To secure the platform against abuse To provide customer support To send important service notifications We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties. 3. Age Requirement Picks By Jack Zak is intended for users 13 years of age or older. By creating an account, you confirm that: You are at least 13 years old The information you provide is accurate Accounts found to be created by individuals under 13 will be removed. 4. How We Protect Your Information We take security seriously. Your information is protected using: Encrypted HTTPS connections Hashed and salted passwords IP-based security monitoring Firewall and server hardening Access controls and audit logging Only authorized personnel may access system logs for security purposes. 5. How We Store and Retain Data Your account information is stored securely on our servers. We retain data only as long as necessary for: Account management Security Legal or compliance requirements You may request deletion of your account at any time. 6. Sharing of Information We do not sell or trade your personal data. We only share information: If required by law (court order, legal request) To protect the safety or security of the platform With service providers who assist in secure hosting or authentication These partners must comply with strict privacy standards. 7. Cookies & Tracking We may use basic cookies to: Keep you signed in Improve functionality Detect suspicious activity We do NOT use advertising trackers. 8. Your Rights You may: View or update your profile information Request deletion of your account Request clarification of what data we store To make a privacy request, contact us at: support@picksbyjackzak.com 9. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur, the “Last Updated” date will be modified. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of any changes.