Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 February 2026
1. Who We Are
Giveaway Guru Ltd is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect: your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you register; payment information when you purchase tickets (processed securely by our payment partners); competition entry details; communication preferences; and technical data such as IP address and browser information.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to: process competition entries and payments; notify winners and arrange prize delivery; send marketing communications (with your consent); improve our website and services; comply with legal obligations; and prevent fraud.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases: contract performance (for processing entries and delivering prizes); legitimate interests (for fraud prevention and service improvement); consent (for marketing communications); and legal obligation (for regulatory compliance).
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with: payment processors to handle transactions; delivery services for physical prizes; legal authorities when required by law; and service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict data processing agreements).
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We will retain data for a minimum of 6 years after your last transaction for legal and regulatory compliance purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data; rectify inaccurate data; erase your data (right to be forgotten); restrict processing; data portability; object to processing; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@giveawayguru.co.uk.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies to improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including SSL encryption, secure payment processing, and regular security audits.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@giveawayguru.co.uk or write to: Giveaway Guru Ltd, Data Protection Officer, London, United Kingdom.