The Science of Fairness
PickSafely removes human error and bias from giveaways. We use cryptographic standards to ensure every winner is selected fairly, securely, and transparently.
The Process
From Upload to Audit Trail
A technical look at how we process your giveaway data.
- Secure List Ingestion
Upload your participant emails. We immediately process them through a SHA-256 hashing algorithm. This creates a unique digital fingerprint for every entrant while protecting their raw personal data.
- Server-Side Isolation
When you click "Run," the request is sent to our isolated secure environment. The selection logic runs entirely on our backend, ensuring that neither you nor our employees can influence the outcome.
- Cryptographic Selection
We use a Cryptographically Secure Pseudo-Random Number Generator (CSPRNG) to select a winner from the hashed shards. This provides a mathematically random result that is impossible to predict or rig.
- Immutable Public Record
We generate a permanent, public verification page with a unique Audit ID. This allows entrants to verify the draw date and winner status without exposing the full list of participants.
Core Technology
Built for Transparency
Why brands switch to PickSafely for their high-value promotions.
- Zero Human Interference
- The winner selection process is automated on secure servers. There is no "pause and pick" functionality; once initiated, the math decides the winner.
- SHA-256 Hashing
- We store participant data in hashed shards. This creates a mathematical proof of entry for every participant while keeping the raw email data secure and private.
- Auditable History
- Every giveaway generates a unique Audit ID string (e.g., AUD-2025-...). This ID tracks the specific millisecond and server instance used for the draw.
- Public Verification URL
- Share a branded, read-only link with your audience. They can see the masked winner email and draw timestamp, proving the contest was legitimate.
The Result
A Verified, Shareable Record
Upon completion, you receive a permanent URL to share with your audience.
Q4 Customer Appreciation
Verified Result
Official Winner
ja**b@gm**l.com
Entries
12,450
Audit ID
AUD-2025-8X92...
Verified by PickSafely
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