Effective Date: [19/06/2025]
At Comber Competitions we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you register for our competitions, make purchases, or interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information when you register for our competitions or make a purchase:
Personal Details: First name, last name
Contact Information: Email address, phone number
Billing Information: Address, postcode
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely via Stripe)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To process your competition entries and manage your account
To communicate with you regarding your entries and account
To process payments securely through Stripe
To announce winners publicly via our social media channels (e.g., first name and location)
To comply with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small data files placed on your device, to improve your experience. WooCommerce and related services use cookies for essential functions like login sessions, shopping cart management, and security.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media feeds from other websites. These third-party sites may collect data about you through their own cookies and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review independently.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
Stripe: To process payments securely. Stripe’s privacy practices can be reviewed in their Privacy Policy (stripe.com).
Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our competitions, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions
Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.