Privacy Policy - Hun Competitions Ltd
1. Introduction
Hun Competitions Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you:
- enter one of our competitions
- use our website
- contact us directly
- engage with our services
We process all personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Hun Competitions Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Email: contact@huncompetitions.com
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data
- First name
- Last name
Contact Data
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
Transaction Data
- Details of competition entries
- Payment and purchase history
- Participation and prize history
Technical and Device Data
- IP address
- Device type, operating system and browser
- Unique device identifiers
- Login data and session information
Usage and Behavioural Data
- interactions with competitions, pages and features
- browsing behaviour across the platform
- time spent on pages and engagement patterns
- response to offers, promotions and marketing
Profile and Preference Data
- competition history and preferences
- marketing preferences
- voluntarily provided demographic or lifestyle information
Inferred and Analytical Data
We may generate additional insights about users based on their activity, including:
- predicted interests and preferences
- audience segmentation and profiling
- purchasing behaviour and engagement likelihood
Third-Party and Enriched Data
Where permitted, we may combine data collected with information obtained from:
- advertising partners
- analytics providers
- publicly available sources
We only collect data that is relevant and necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
- Competition entry forms
- Account registration
- Website usage (cookies and analytics tools)
- Direct communication (email, social media, support requests)
- Optional profile-building or incentive-based data collection
In the event of a data breach, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law, including notifying affected users and regulators where required.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To administer competitions
- Process entries
- Select winners
- Contact winners
- Deliver prizes
To ensure fairness, security and compliance
- Verify eligibility
- detect and prevent fraud, abuse or misuse
- monitor account and transaction activity
For transparency and regulatory compliance
As outlined in our Terms and Conditions, we may:
- publish the winner's first name, surname and general location
- provide winner details to regulatory authorities if required
To process payments
Payments are processed securely via trusted third-party providers (such as Stripe or equivalent). Hun Competitions Ltd does not store full payment card details.
To communicate with you
- Send competition updates
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide service-related notifications
For marketing and advertising (where applicable)
- Send promotions, offers and updates
- deliver personalised content and targeted advertising
- create audience segments for advertisers and brand partners
- use data insights to improve campaign performance and commercial partnerships
Your data may be used to support advertising and sponsorship opportunities, including the development of audience insights and targeted campaigns. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or updating your preferences.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity - to administer competition entries
- Legal obligation - to comply with regulatory requirements
- Legitimate interests - to operate, improve and secure our platform
- Consent - for marketing and optional data collection
Our legitimate interests include operating and improving our platform, preventing fraud, developing commercial partnerships, and delivering relevant marketing and advertising.
7. Sharing Your Data
Hun Competitions Ltd may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary to operate, improve and grow our services.
This may include:
- payment processors and financial service providers
- IT, hosting and infrastructure providers
- analytics and data processing partners
- marketing platforms and advertising partners (where applicable)
Where permitted, data may be shared with selected commercial partners to support:
- targeted marketing and advertising campaigns
- audience segmentation and insight development
- sponsorship and brand partnership activity
Data shared for these purposes will be limited to what is necessary and handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
In certain circumstances, personal data may also be disclosed:
- to regulatory authorities, law enforcement or other bodies where legally required
- to professional advisers (including legal, financial or compliance advisors)
In the event of a business transaction, including a sale, merger, acquisition or investment, personal data may be transferred as part of the assets of the business.
Hun Competitions Ltd does not sell personal data in isolation, and all data sharing is carried out in a controlled and responsible manner. We may use data insights to support the development of advertising products, partnerships and commercial opportunities.
8. Incentivised Data and Profiling
From time to time, Hun Competitions Ltd may offer users the opportunity to provide additional personal, demographic or preference-based information in exchange for:
- site credit
- bonus entries
- promotional incentives
Participation in these activities is entirely optional and is not required in order to enter or participate in any Competition.
Where users choose to provide this information, it will be processed on the basis of their consent.
By submitting such information, users confirm that:
- the information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge
- they consent to the use of this data for profiling, segmentation and marketing purposes
This may include the use of data to:
- build enhanced user profiles
- create audience segments for advertising and commercial partnerships
- deliver personalised marketing, offers and content
Users may withdraw their consent at any time by:
- updating their preferences within their account, or
- contacting Hun Competitions Ltd directly
Withdrawal of consent will not affect participation in Competitions but may impact eligibility for certain incentives, rewards or personalised experiences linked to this data. We do not carry out automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.
9. Winner Publicity
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations and to maintain transparency, Hun Competitions Ltd may publish or make available information confirming that a valid award has taken place.
This may include:
- the winner's first name
- Surname (or initial)
- general location
- and details of the prize won
This information may be displayed on the platform, website, social media channels or other marketing materials.
If a winner objects to any or all of this information being published or made available, they must notify Hun Competitions Ltd prior to the competition closing date.
In such circumstances, Hun Competitions Ltd may still be required to provide winner information to regulatory authorities upon request.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Competition and transaction data: retained for up to 6 years for legal, audit and compliance purposes
- Account and profile data: retained while your account remains active
- Marketing data: retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
Data may be retained longer where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- encrypted data transmission
- secure servers and infrastructure
- restricted access controls
- monitoring for suspicious or unauthorised activity
13. Fraud Prevention and Monitoring
To protect users and ensure fair participation, Hun Competitions Ltd may:
- monitor account activity and transaction patterns
- collect device, IP and behavioural data
- use automated systems to detect fraud or abuse
- restrict, suspend or investigate accounts where necessary
14. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- standard contractual clauses
- equivalent data protection measures
15. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- improve user experience
- analyse traffic and behaviour
- support marketing and advertising
You can control cookie settings through your browser.
16. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our platform.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your data:
Email: contact@huncompetitions.com