Privacy Policy for BayComps.co.uk
Effective Date: 24/02/25
At BayComps.co.uk (“we”, “us”, or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or participate in our competitions. By using our website and entering our competitions, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
- Personal Information: When you register an account, enter a competition, or contact us, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Postal address
- Phone number
- Payment information (e.g., credit card details or payment method used for competition entries)
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your usage of our website. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referring/exit pages
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These allow us to remember your preferences, analyze website usage, and improve our services. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Manage Your Account: To create and maintain your account on BayComps.co.uk, process your competition entries, and communicate with you regarding your participation.
- To Process Payments: To process payments for ticket purchases and other transactions.
- To Contact You: To notify you about competition results, promotions, and updates related to BayComps.co.uk. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- To Improve Our Services: We use the information to improve the website, our competitions, and user experience.
- For Legal and Compliance Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, such as verifying your eligibility to participate in competitions, or resolving disputes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website, processing payments, managing competitions, and delivering prizes (e.g., payment processors, delivery companies).
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., court orders, government investigations).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you if this occurs.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. If you wish to delete your account or personal data, please contact us at [contact information].
5. Security of Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct Your Data: Request corrections or updates to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Delete Your Data: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to remember your preferences, help us analyze usage patterns, and improve our services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some website features may not function properly.
8. International Transfers
If you are located outside the UK, please note that your personal data may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Children’s Privacy
BayComps.co.uk does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our website or provide any personal information to us. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will take effect immediately upon publication. Please review this policy regularly for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: competions@baycomps.co.uk