John’s Comps Ltd – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how John’s Comps Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website or participate in our competitions.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

John’s Comps Ltd is a UK-based competition operator.

Contact details:
John’s Comps Ltd
[Insert Registered Address]
Email: [Insert Email Address]

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

3.1 Information you provide directly:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if provided)
  • Date of birth (to verify age eligibility)
  • Billing and payment information
  • Competition entry responses (including skill-based answers)
  • Delivery address (for prize fulfilment)

3.2 Information collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Website usage data (cookies, analytics, session data)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To register and process your competition entries
  • To verify eligibility (including age verification)
  • To process payments and prevent fraud
  • To contact you regarding competitions, including winner notification
  • To deliver prizes
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract – to fulfil our obligations to you when you enter a competition
  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Legitimate interests – to operate, improve, and secure our business
  • Consent – where required for marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting and IT service providers
  • Delivery and courier companies
  • Fraud prevention and security services
  • Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data.

7. International Users

While we are based in the United Kingdom, users outside the UK may access our services. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Competition entry data: typically retained for up to 12–24 months
  • Financial records: retained for legal and tax compliance (up to 6 years)
  • Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details above.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential site functionality
  • Analyse website traffic and usage
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted online.

12. Marketing Communications

We may send you marketing communications if you have opted in.

You may opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails, or
  • Contacting us directly

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately upon publication.