Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Boutique Competitions. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our website and entering our competitions, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data from you:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Payment Details: When you enter a competition, we collect payment information, but we do not store your full card details. All payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we may store login details and preferences.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing history on our website.
• Competition Entry Data: Details of the competitions you enter, including your answers to skill-based questions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

• To process competition entries and confirm your participation.
• To contact winners and arrange prize fulfilment.
• To manage payments securely through third-party providers.
• To improve our website and services by analysing user behaviour.
• To send promotional offers, updates, and marketing communications (if you have opted in).
• To comply with legal obligations, such as fraud prevention and data protection laws.

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, website hosting services) to operate our business.
• If required by law, we may disclose information to law enforcement agencies or regulatory authorities.
• With prize fulfilment partners, where necessary, to deliver your prize.

All third parties we work with comply with strict data protection standards.

5. Data Retention

We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you close your account, we will delete your information unless legally required to retain it.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: If any information we hold is incorrect, you can ask us to update it.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Marketing Preferences: You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.
• Data Transfer: You may request your data in a structured, electronic format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@boutiquecompetitions.co.uk

7. Security Measures

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online service is completely secure, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal information online.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us analyse website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve our services.
You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but some website features may not function properly as a result.