Can I run a private Raffle through iDonate?

Can I run a private Raffle through iDonate?

No, all iDonate raffle pages are public, and accessible to anyone.

Raffle pages can be set to inactive, making them inaccessible to all. This can be useful if you have an upcoming event and you wish to run a raffle during it, you can create the page and keep it inactive until the event begins.

With online raffles, the vast majority of ticket buyers find the page through links shared on social media, or QR codes on posters or at events.

If you wish to run a raffle only for a select group, ensure you share the raffle link with only those who should view it.

Be advised, we cannot guarantee the Raffle will not be seen by others. iDonate posts Raffle pages on the main page for the Cause, and in the Ongoing Raffles list.

We would recommend you do not include any private or sensitive information on a Raffle page, or any iDonate page, as these are publicly accessible.
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