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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [17th March 2026]


1. Who We Are

This website, www.theboobyprize.co.uk, is operated by The Booby Prize, a quarterly creative competition based in the United Kingdom (“we”, “our”, “us”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 [hello@theboobyprize.co.uk]


2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact details (name, email address) when you enter the competition or contact us.
     
  • Submission details (your entry and related information).
     
  • Payment information if entry fees apply (processed securely by third-party payment providers — we do not store your payment card details).
     
  • Website usage information via cookies and analytics (see section 6).
     


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and manage your competition entries.
     
  • Contact you about the competition, results, or related updates.
     
  • Improve our website and services.
     
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
     

We will not sell or rent your data to third parties.


4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:


  • Contract – to fulfil our obligations when you enter the competition.
     
  • Legitimate interests – to manage and promote the competition.
     
  • Consent – where you sign up to receive marketing emails.
     

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors) who help us run the competition.
     
  • Legal authorities if required by law.
     

We ensure any third parties keep your data secure and use it only for the agreed purposes.


6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve user experience.


You can control cookies via your browser settings.


7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal and accounting requirements.


8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:


  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
     
  • Request correction of your data.
     
  • Request deletion of your data.
     
  • Object to or restrict processing.
     
  • Withdraw consent (for marketing).
     

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [hello@theboobyprize.co.uk].


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.



Contact Us
If you have any concerns about your data, please email: [hello@theboobyprize.co.uk]


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