1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how SQUADCOMPETIX LTD collects, uses, stores and protects personal data of users of the website https://www.squadcompetix.co.uk.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

Data Controller: SQUADCOMPETIX LTD
Company Number: 16925127
Registered Office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
GDPR contact email: privacy@squadcompetix.co.uk

3. ELIGIBILITY AND AGE LIMITATION

The website and services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or over.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

4. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED

We may collect the following categories of personal data, directly or indirectly:

  • full name
  • full residential address
  • government-issued identification details, where required for verification
  • telephone number
  • email address
  • date of birth and age
  • participation, transaction and purchase history

5. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • user account creation and management
  • participation in competitions
  • identity, age and eligibility verification
  • fraud prevention, abuse detection and chargeback management
  • compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
  • payment processing
  • essential administrative communications
  • marketing communications, where permitted by law

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • performance of a contract
  • compliance with legal obligations
  • legitimate interests of the Organiser
  • user consent, where required

7. IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND KYC (LIGHT)

Where a user is selected as a potential winner, the information provided during registration may be verified.
Any inconsistency between submitted information and reality may result in disqualification and account closure.

8. FRAUD PREVENTION AND CHARGEBACKS

Personal data may be used to detect fraud, chargeback abuse, manipulation or misuse of the platform.
Relevant data may be shared with payment processors, technical service providers or competent authorities where legally required or justified by legitimate interests.

9. DATA RETENTION

Personal data is retained for a maximum period of 5 years from the user’s last active interaction with the platform, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

10. USER RIGHTS

Users have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  • right of access
  • right to rectification
  • right to erasure, where legally applicable
  • right to restriction of processing
  • right to object to processing for marketing purposes
  • right to data portability

Requests may be submitted to: privacy@squadcompetix.co.uk

11. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Where personal data is used for marketing purposes, users have the right to object or withdraw consent at any time.
Administrative or service-related communications are not affected by marketing opt-out requests.

12. DATA SHARING AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

SQUADCOMPETIX LTD does not sell or rent personal data.
Personal data may be accessed by trusted technical providers or payment processors acting under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or destruction.

14. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

Users have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
In the United Kingdom, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The most recent version will always be published on the website.