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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

Who We Are

Our website address is: www.beachcompetitions.co.uk

Beach Competitions Limited (Company No. 16239340) operates this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and transparently.

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at info@beachcompetitions.co.uk

What Personal Data We Collect & Why

1. Comments & User-Generated Content

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comment form.
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection).
  • An anonymised string (hash) of your email address.

Once approved, your profile picture (if applicable) is publicly visible alongside your comment.

2. Media Uploads

If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain EXIF GPS location data, as visitors may download and extract location details from them. Uploaded media is stored securely. If you wish to delete an image, please contact us at info@beachcompetitions.co.uk.

3. Contact Forms

We collect the information you provide in contact forms to respond to inquiries.

  • Data is not stored on our website—only emailed directly to us.

We do not use contact form data for marketing purposes unless explicitly stated.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies (for convenience). These last for 1 year.
  • Login Cookies: When you log in, we store cookies to maintain your session and preferences. Login cookies last for 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected). Screen preference cookies last for 1 year. Logging out removes login cookies.
  • Editing Cookies: If you edit/publish an article, a cookie stores the post ID for 1 day.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). This content behaves as if you visited the original website. These sites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

6. Analytics & Data Sharing

We use Google Analytics and Facebook tracking to improve our services.

  • Google Analytics: Collects anonymised user data (e.g., location, time spent on site).
  • Facebook Pixel: Tracks interactions for advertising purposes.

Opt-Out Options:

All Tracking – Disable cookies via our Cookie Preferences

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share data with:

  • Hosting & IT Services – To operate our website securely.
  • Spam Detection Services – To prevent fraudulent activity.
  • Payment Providers (e.g., Cashflows) – To process transactions securely.
  • Legal Authorities – If required by law.

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely to enable follow-up discussions.
  • Registered Users: Profile data is stored until users delete or modify it.
  • Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months.
  • Contact Form Submissions: Not stored on our site—only emailed.

If you request deletion of your data, we will remove all information except where required for legal or security reasons.

Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity – To fulfil services (e.g., processing payments, delivering prizes).
  • Legitimate Interests – For fraud prevention, analytics, and service improvement.
  • Consent – For marketing communications (users can opt out at any time).

Your Rights Over Your Data

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights, including:

  • ✅ Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • ✅ Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate data.
  • ✅ Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (exceptions apply).
  • ✅ Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
  • ✅ Right to Object – Stop processing for marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, email info@beachcompetitions.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

How We Protect Your Data

We take security seriously and implement:

  • 🔒 SSL Encryption – Secures data transmission.
  • 🔒 Access Controls – Only authorised personnel handle sensitive data.
  • 🔒 Regular Security Audits – Ensures ongoing protection.

However, no online service is 100% secure. We advise users to keep passwords confidential and enable two-factor authentication where applicable.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Some data may be processed outside the UK. We ensure that any international transfers comply with UK GDPR adequacy regulations (e.g., processing only in GDPR-compliant countries or using Standard Contractual Clauses).

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at www.beachcompetitions.co.uk/privacy-policy/. If significant changes occur, we will notify users via email or website notice.

Contact Us

For privacy concerns, contact:

  • 📩 Email: info@beachcompetitions.co.uk
  • 📍 Registered Address: Beach Competitions Limited, St Annes Beach Hut Office, The Island, South Promenade, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, UK. FY8 1LS.

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.