Dare to Dream Competitions Ltd - Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17.09.2025

Dare To Dream Competitions Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you participate in our prize competitions or use our website.

1. Who We Are

We are Dare To Dream Competitions Ltd, registered in England and Wales (company number: 16616225), registered office: 59 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS27 8EB. We are the “data controller” responsible for your personal data under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data about you:

Identity Data: full name, date of birth, proof of ID.
Contact Data: address, email, phone number.
Payment Data: billing details (processed securely via third-party payment providers – we do not store full card details).
Competition Data: your entry details, competition answers, and any correspondence.
Marketing Data: your preferences for receiving marketing communications.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and usage data when you use our website.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data from you when:

You create an account or purchase entries.
You enter a competition (online or postal).
You contact us via email, phone, or social media.
You opt in to marketing communications.
You interact with our website (cookies/analytics).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

Administering competitions and processing entries.
Contacting winners and fulfilling prizes.
Preventing fraud and ensuring compliance with our Terms & Conditions.
Managing payments and financial records.
Sending marketing communications (if you have opted in).
Improving our website, services, and customer experience.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following bases:

Contract: to perform our obligations under the competition entry agreement.
Legal Obligation: to comply with UK law (e.g., anti-fraud, accounting, HMRC).
Legitimate Interests: for business administration and marketing (unless overridden by your rights).
Consent: where you opt in to marketing communications.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

Payment processors (for secure transactions).
Independent adjudicators (to verify fair competition draws).
Service providers (IT, hosting, email platforms, analytics).
Legal or regulatory authorities (where required by law).
We never sell your data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We will keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined:

Competition entry data: kept until the prize is fulfilled.
Account data: kept while you hold an account with us.
Marketing data: until you opt out.
Legal/financial records: retained for up to 6 years (statutory requirement).

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data (Subject Access Request).
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Object to processing (especially for marketing).
Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
Request data portability.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@daretodreamcompetions.co.uk

9. Marketing

We may send you updates about new competitions, promotions, or offers if you have opted in.

You can opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us.

10. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and analytics to improve user experience.

Necessary cookies: essential for website functionality.
Analytical cookies: help us understand usage and improve services.
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and restricted access controls.

12. International Transfers

We primarily store and process data within the UK. Where third-party providers transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses).

13. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we process your data, please contact us first.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: info@daretodreamcompetitions.co.uk

Post: Dare To Dream Competitions Ltd, 59 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS27 8EB