Last Updated: 14/07/2025
Welcome to Cymrucomps.co.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and lawfully. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or use our website.
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1. Who We Are
Cymrucomps.co.uk is a UK-based website that runs competitions and promotions. We are the data controller for the personal data collected through this website.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Email: info@cymrucomps.co.uk
Postal Address: 33, Bwlch Road, Cardiff CF5 3BX
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2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and profile details.
• Payment Information: Only if relevant (processed securely by third-party processors).
• Competition Entries: Answers submitted, entry dates, and related metadata.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
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3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
• Manage competition entries and notify winners.
• Communicate with you (e.g., send confirmation emails or updates).
• Improve the functionality and content of our website.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Send marketing emails.
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4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds:
• Consent – when you opt in to marketing or newsletters.
• Contract – when processing is necessary to fulfill our competition terms.
• Legal Obligation – for record-keeping or fraud prevention.
• Legitimate Interests – to improve our website and offer a better user experience.
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5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your data with:
• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting platforms).
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law.
• Delivery providers (if physical prizes are sent).
We do not sell your data to third parties.
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6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
• For competition entries: up to 12 months after the competition ends.
• For accounts: until you request deletion.
• For legal compliance: as required by law.
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7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict our processing.
• Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
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8. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
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9. External Links
Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
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11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: info@cymrucomps.co.uk
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