Is Gleam Legitimate?

Sometimes when you see giveaways online, they might seem to good to be true.

If you aren't familiar with Gleam, you might be a bit sceptical of submitting your details and linking your social media in order to enter the giveaway, it’s natural to wonder: Is this platform legitimate? Is my data safe?

This guide is here to answer just that question, and let you know that yes, Gleam is legit.

Gleam is a trusted and reputbale platform for running competitions, giveaways, and rewards-based campaigns. We have over 10 years of experience and have powered over 1 million businesses, creators, and brands to create super effective marketing campaigns.

Gleam is a powerful software tool that helps businesses create giveaway campaigns, reward customers, add forms to their websites, and build stunning photo galleries to help creators and businesses grow social media channels, increase mailing lists, drive sales, boost engagement, and generate leads.

Our platform has helped brands of all sizes grow their reach and deliver measurable results. We have helped everyone form tiny content creators to huge businesses like Shopify.

Our tools also promote fairness and transparency, with clear terms and conditions, winner selection tools, and entry tracking.

And if you are wondering about data collection, we don't collect customer data when they enter competitions on Gleam - it belongs to the people who are running the campaign.

Yes.

Gleam is a consent-based platform: users specifically give consent to enter campaigns, and the data they provide is only ever shared with the campaign organiser (the Data Controller).

Gleam simply acts as a Data Processor on behalf of the organiser.

This means we handle the data securely, and it remains under the control of the campaign host.

We have also successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit, performed by Sensiba San Filippo, LLP (SSF).

At Gleam, we provide the tools to create and manage giveaways, but we are not directly responsible for prize fulfilment or the selection of winners.

The responsibility for delivering prizes lies with the campaign host (the business, brand, or organiser running the giveaway).

However, since the giveaway is run through a legitimate platform, if you have any issues arise, we are here to help. Unlike bad actors running giveaways directly on social media, that obviously won't be the case.

If you do notice something fishy, you just need to report the issue by contacting our Support Team with details about the campaign- we take these reports seriously and will forward your concerns to the host. (Check our our trust pilot reviews that showcase how great our customer support is!)

We can then look into it and potentially take action against violators. Repeated violations by hosts will result in them losing the ability to run campaigns on Gleam. We really are committed to maintaining a trusted and professional platform, so we actively enforce these standards.

Fake giveaways can happen on any platform, but a campaign run through Gleam is often a good sign of legitimacy in general.

Brands using Gleam are investing time, effort, and money to create professional campaigns, which scammers typically avoid.

Our platform also makes it easier to identify legitimate giveaways.

Organisers must include clear rules, defined end dates, and detailed prize descriptions. Verified entry methods and winner selection tools ensure fairness and reduce the risk of fraud.

If you’re unsure about a giveaway, check the organiser’s website, social media, or history of past campaigns.

Legitimate campaigns often showcase winners or provide updates when prizes are delivered.

Gleam is a trusted, secure, and transparent platform for running giveaways and competitions. With over a decade of experience, we’ve helped businesses, creators, and marketers connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

Don't just take out word for it, check out our Trustpilot reviews:

If a brand or creator is using Gleam, it’s often a sign of professionalism and credibility. If you were trying to run a fraudulent giveaway, you probably wouldn't run it on a platform that prioritises fairness, and security!

Now you know Gleam is safe and legit, not only do we help businesses and creators run giveaways, but we have a whole array of public giveaways on our website, including some of our own!

Have more questions about Gleam or how we work? We’re always here to help!