🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and participate in our competitions.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)

Competition Data

  • Submitted images/artwork

  • Scores and judging results

Technical Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process competition entries

  • Verify payments and manage participation

  • Evaluate and score submissions

  • Contact you regarding results or updates

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: To provide the competition service you enter

  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our platform

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Payments

All payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal).
We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (to handle transactions)

  • Website hosting providers (e.g. Squarespace)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • administer competitions

  • comply with legal obligations

  • resolve disputes

You may request deletion of your data where applicable.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [your email address]

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • improve user experience

  • analyse website traffic

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
(See our Cookie Policy for more details.)

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Email: fcmsocialsenq@gmail.com