Privacy Policy

KILTED COMPETITIONS PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Kilted Competitions Ltd, the owner and provider of this Website. 

Kilted Competitions Ltd takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: https://www.kiltedcompetitions.co.uk.

We will only use your personal data for the purpose which we collect it. If we need to use your personal data for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain legal basis for doing so.

We do not pass your personal data onto any third parties for them to market their products to you.

We may be required to share your personal data with third parties if required by law or regulation, we would ensure disclosure is only to the extent required by law or regulation.

We apply standard security processes to ensure your data is kept secure to prevent unauthorized access to your data.  We use secure server software to encrypt al information you input before it is sent to us.

Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Datacollectively all information that you submit to Kilted Competitions Ltd via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;

Cookiesa small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies);

Data Protection Lawsany applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations, and secondary legislation;

GDPRthe UK General Data Protection Regulation;

Kilted Competitions Ltd, we or usKilted Competitions Ltd, a company incorporated in Scotland with registered number SC6866680 whose registered office is at 4 Union Place, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8QB

UK and EU Cookie Lawthe Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018;

User or youany third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Kilted Competitions Ltd and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Kilted Competitions Ltd and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and

Websitethe website that you are currently using, https://www.kiltedcompetitions.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

1. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
   1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa.
   2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedule or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy.
   3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships.
   4. “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”.
   5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it.
   6. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

1. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Kilted Competitions Ltd and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
2. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Kilted Competitions Ltd is the “data controller”. This means that Kilted Competitions Ltd determines the purposes for which, and the way, your Data is processed.

Data Collected

1. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
   1. First name/last name
   2. contact Information such as email addresses and telephone number.

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

How we collect Data

1. We collect Data in the following ways:
   1. data is given to us by you; and
   2. data is collected automatically.

Data that is given to us by you

1. Kilted Competitions Ltd will collect your Data in several ways, for example:
   1. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means.
   2. when you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services.
   3. when you enter a competition or promotion through a social media channel.
   4. when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise.
   5. when you use our services.

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data that is collected automatically.

1. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
   1. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times, and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.
   2. we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed “Cookies”.

Our use of Data

1. Any or all the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
   1. internal record keeping
   2. improvement of our products / services
   3. transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you.
   4. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax, or mail. Such information may be used to customize or update the Website.

        in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

1. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate            interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed “Your rights” below).
2. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we will need your consent, whether via an opt-in    or soft-opt-in:

1. soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under “soft opt-in” consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out.
2. for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we will provide.
3. if you are not satisfied about our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed “Your rights” below.
4. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter such a contract.

Who we share Data with?

1. We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:
   1. any of our group companies or affiliates – to ensure proper administration of Kilted Competitions Ltd website and business.
   2. our employees, agents and/or professional advisors – advertising face book network personal data usage tracker Analytics Face book conversation tracking contacting user contact form personal data including email address first name last name interaction with social networks and platforms sending messages. 
   3. third party payment providers who process payments made over the Website – to process payments made against ticket purchases.

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Keeping Data secure

1. We will use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
   1. access to your account is controlled by a password and a username that is unique to you.
   2. we store your Data on secure servers.
2. Technical and organizational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorized access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: [email protected].
3. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses, and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

Data retention

1. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
2. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

Your rights

1. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
   1. Right to access – the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update, or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information, we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
   2. Right to correct – the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
   3. Right to erase – the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
   4. Right to restrict our use of your Data – the right to “block” us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
   5. Right to data portability – the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
   6. Right to object – the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
2. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: [email protected].
3. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO’s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.
4. It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.

Links to other websites

1. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of business ownership and control

1. Kilted Competitions Ltd may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Kilted Competitions Ltd. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
2. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
3. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

Cookies

1. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Kilted Competitions Ltd uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services.  Kilted Competitions Ltd has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and always respected.
2. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

1. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies.
2.  By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Kilted Competitions Ltd to provide a better experience and service to you.
3.  You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
4. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies, but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
5. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalization settings.

1. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
2. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

Information about our use of cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve our site.

By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive.

We may use the following cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
• Analytical/performance cookies. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
• Functionality cookies. These are used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
• Targeting cookies. These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies.

You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.

General

1. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
2. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.

1. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
2. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of Scotland. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish law.

The website uses cookies to help keep track of items you put into your shopping cart including when you have abandoned your cart and this information is used to determine when to send cart reminder messages via SMS.

The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties

Changes to this privacy policy

Kilted Competitions Ltd reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.   You may contact Kilted Competitions Ltd by email at [email protected]