This Privacy Policy explains how Lancaster Giveaways collects, uses and protects your personal information when you use our website, enter our competitions or make purchases.
By accessing our website or taking part in our giveaways, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly
Name
Email address
Instagram username
Order information when you purchase entries
Messages or enquiries you send us
Competition entry information (“I’m in” comments, form submissions)
Information collected automatically
Device information (browser type, IP address, cookies)
Website usage analytics
Payment Information (via Stripe)
We do not store or have access to your full payment details.
All card payments are processed securely by Stripe, who handles your payment information according to their own strict privacy and security standards.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Run and manage competitions
Contact winners and deliver prizes
Provide receipts and purchase confirmations
Improve our website and user experience
Send optional marketing emails (only if you opt in)
Prevent fraud or misuse of our services
Respond to questions or customer support requests
We will never sell your data.
3. Marketing Emails
If you subscribe to our mailing list or purchase through Stripe, we may send you:
Giveaway announcements
Winner updates and proof
Exclusive discounts or early access
Important service updates
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the link in the email or contacting us.
4. Sharing Your Information
We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary to run our services, including:
Stripe (payment processing)
Website hosting providers
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Your Data Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing at any time
Request a copy of all data we hold about you
To exercise any rights, email us at:
Lancastergiveaways@gmail.com
6. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to:
Run competitions
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain business records
Marketing email data is kept until you unsubscribe.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
Improve functionality
Track website usage
Allow analytics
Enhance user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Security
We use standard security measures to keep your data safe.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: lancastergiveaways@gmail.com
Website: lancastergiveaways.com