Privacy Policy
This policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Central Competitions Ltd, the owner and provider of this Website.
Central Competitions Ltd takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This policy applies to our use of all Data collected or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.
This policy should be read alongside our Terms and Conditions.
Use of Personal Data
We use your personal data only for the purposes collected. If we need to use it for an unrelated purpose, we'll notify you and explain the legal basis.
We do not pass your personal data to third parties for marketing. We may share data if required by law, only to the extent necessary.
We apply standard security processes, including encryption, to keep your data secure.
Definitions and Interpretation
- Data: all information you submit via the Website.
- Cookies: small text files placed on your device.
- Data Protection Laws: laws including GDPR.
- GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation.
- Central Competitions Ltd: company SC851311.
- User: anyone accessing the Website.
- Website: https://www.Centralcompetitions.co.uk.
Scope
This policy applies only to actions on this Website. Central Competitions Ltd is the data controller.
Data Collected
- First and last name
- Contact information (email, telephone)
How We Collect Data
Given by you
- Contact via Website, phone, email
- Account registration
- Competition entries
- Payments
Automatically
- Website usage logs (IP, timestamps)
- Cookies per browser settings
Our Use of Data
- Record keeping
- Service improvement
- Email marketing (with consent)
- Market research
Who We Share Data With
- Group companies
- Employees, agents, advisors
- Payment providers
Keeping Data Secure
We use technical and organisational measures, including secure servers and password controls. Report breaches: info@Centralcompetitions.co.uk.
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary or until deletion is requested. Backups may persist longer for legal reasons.
Your Rights
Rights include access, correction, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Contact us at info@Centralcompetitions.co.uk. Complain to the ICO: ico.org.uk.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 June 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Central Competitions ( https://centralcompetitions.co.uk ) (“we”, “our”, “us”). We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalise content, analyse traffic, and improve your experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help the site recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our site.
3.2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often. We use Google Analytics to monitor performance. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
3.3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., your language, region) and provide enhanced features.
3.4. Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertisers to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies provided by trusted partners, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics – for website analytics and performance tracking.
- Facebook Pixel – for advertising and remarketing.
- Hotjar – for heatmaps and user session recordings.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage or delete cookies as you wish. To do so, you can:
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this site.
- Use Opt-out links provided by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out ).
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.