Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 June 2025

Company: BOSH Competitions

Website: www.boshcompetitions.co.uk

Contact: info@boshcompetitions.co.uk

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of BOSH Competitions (“we”, “our”, or “us”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you use our website www.boshcompetitions.co.uk (the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Service.

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will update the “Effective Date” and notify you where required. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Postal address
• Date of birth (to confirm age 18+)
• Account details (username, preferences)
• Payment and competition entry information
• Device and browser data (via cookies)

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your data in the following ways:

• When you create an account on our website
• When you enter a competition (paid or free entry)
• When you subscribe to our newsletter
• When you contact us or submit a query
• Automatically via cookies and tracking tools
• From public or lawful sources (as permitted)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process and manage your competition entries
• To create and manage your user account
• To send order confirmations and ticket details
• To deliver prizes and verify eligibility
• To provide customer support
• To send promotional and marketing content (if opted in)
• To ensure legal compliance and enforce our Terms & Conditions
• For analytics and targeted advertising to improve user experience

If we wish to use your data for any purpose not listed above, we will request your consent beforehand.

5. How We Share Your Information

We will not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted third parties under strict conditions:

• Delivery partners (for prize shipment)
• Advertising and marketing service providers
• Analytics and website performance tools
• Sponsors and prize providers (if applicable)
• Legal or regulatory authorities (when required)
• IT and data processing vendors
• Payment gateways (for secure transactions)

All third-party partners are bound by data protection agreements and may only use your data for the agreed purpose.

We may also disclose personal data in connection with:

• Legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory processes
• Enforcement of our Terms & Conditions
• Corporate transactions such as mergers, asset transfers, or acquisition

6. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy, or to comply with legal, tax, or audit requirements. If your account remains inactive, we may retain your data for up to 2 years before securely deleting or anonymising it.

Anonymous and aggregated data that cannot identify you may be retained indefinitely.

7. Your Rights

You have rights under UK GDPR, including:

• Access – Request a copy of your data
• Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Erasure – Ask us to delete your personal data
• Restriction – Ask us to limit data processing
• Objection – Object to our use of your data (e.g. for marketing)
• Portability – Ask to transfer your data to another provider
• Withdraw consent – You can withdraw marketing consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of your rights, email us at info@boshcompetitions.co.uk

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

• Remember your login session and preferences
• Monitor usage and improve functionality
• Deliver targeted advertising

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. Use of our website and services is at your own risk.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

11. Children’s Privacy

BOSH Competitions does not accept entries from individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.

12. Contact Us / Grievance Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or data protection requests, please contact:

BOSH Competitions

📧 Email: info@boshcompetitions.co.uk

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.