1. Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19/03/2026

1.1 Introduction

Absolute Competitions (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use http://www.absolute-comps.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

  • Identity Data: Name, date of birth (to verify you are 18+).

  • Contact Data: Billing address, delivery address, email address, and telephone numbers.

  • Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type, and operating system.

  • Transaction Data: Details about payments to and from you and details of tickets purchased.

  • Publicity Data: If you win, your photograph, first name, and town for our “Winners Wall.”

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Process your entries into our competitions.

  • Communicate with you regarding your account or winning entries.

  • Deliver prizes: Including personal delivery within our 20-mile Midsomer Norton radius.

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., verifying age or providing winner details to the ASA).

  • Send you marketing communications (only if you have opted in).

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We only share data with third parties necessary to run our business, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Google Pay/PayPal).

  • Email service providers for newsletters.

  • Courier services for national prize delivery.

5. Data Security

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data. You may also object to or restrict the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact support@absolute-comps.co.uk.


2. Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Absolute Competitions uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for the operation of our website (e.g., enabling you to log into secure areas or use a shopping cart).

  • Analytical Cookies: Allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and see how they move around our website. This helps us improve how the site works.

  • Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

3. Managing Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.