This Privacy Policy outlines how Wixam Winners (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal data of individuals who visit our website or enter our competition.

By using our website and entering the Draw, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are
Wixam Winners is a local prize competition based in Wixams, Bedfordshire, UK. We operate online competitions exclusively for residents of the Wixams villages. For any questions, contact us at:
Email: Info@wixamwinners.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data from you:
Full name
Email address
Home address (proof of residency for eligibility)
Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
IP address and device/browser data (for security and analytics)

We do not store your full payment details. Payments are handled securely by our payment processors (e.g. Stripe or PayPal).

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To confirm your entry to the competition
To communicate with you about the draw or your entry
To verify your eligibility and residency (proof of address)
To notify winners and process prize payments
To manage website security and performance
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
Contractual necessity: To fulfil your entry into the competition
Legal obligation: To comply with any applicable laws or regulations
Legitimate interests: For site performance, fraud prevention, and customer service

5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited personal data with:
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Email service providers (to send confirmations)
Legal authorities if required to comply with the law

All third-party services are GDPR-compliant and contractually obligated to protect your data.

6. Data Retention
We retain your entry records and email for up to 12 months for auditing and competition verification purposes.
We securely delete or anonymise data when no longer required.

7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update your data
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [Insert Email].

8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to safeguard your information, including encryption, limited access, and secure storage.

9. Cookies
We may use essential and performance cookies to improve your experience on our site.
You will be notified of cookie use when you first visit our site. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., PayPal, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies separately.

11. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us
For questions or data requests, please contact:
Email: Info@wixamwinners.co.uk
Website: www.wixamwinners.co.uk