Cookies Policy
About this cookies policy
Last Updated: [DATE]
This Cookie Policy explains how [COMPANY NAME] LTD trading as [BRAND NAME] (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [WEBSITE URL] (“Website”) in connection with our prize competition services.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
By continuing to use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser or cookie settings.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the Website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies help us to:
- ensure the Website functions properly;
- improve security;
- enhance user experience;
- analyze Website performance;
- support marketing and advertising activities.
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use both first-party cookies (set directly by our Website) and third-party cookies (set by external providers).
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- enabling essential Website functionality;
- managing user sessions and accounts;
- processing competition entries and payments;
- preventing fraud and abuse;
- analyzing Website traffic and user behavior;
- improving Website performance;
- delivering personalized advertising and marketing.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function. They enable core features such as:
secure login and account access;
competition entry and checkout processes;
security and fraud prevention.
These cookies cannot be disabled.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website, including:
pages visited;
time spent on the Website;
navigation behavior;
traffic sources.
This helps us improve the Website and user experience.
Examples may include analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember user preferences and choices such as:
language settings;
login preferences;
saved user settings.
They improve functionality and user experience.
3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to:
deliver relevant advertisements;
measure advertising performance;
build advertising audiences;
track conversions from marketing campaigns.
They may be used by platforms such as Google, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and similar advertising networks.
These cookies may track your activity across other websites.
3.5 Security & Fraud Prevention Cookies
These cookies are used to:
detect fraudulent activity;
prevent automated or bot entries;
protect user accounts;
ensure fair competition operation.
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We may use third-party service providers that set cookies on your device. These may include:
- payment processors;
- analytics providers;
- fraud prevention services;
- advertising networks;
- email marketing providers;
- IT and hosting providers.
These third parties process data according to their own privacy policies.
We do not sell your personal data.
5. COOKIE CONSENT
When you first visit our Website, you may be shown a cookie banner allowing you to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- customize your cookie preferences.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time.
6. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
You can control or disable cookies at any time by:
- adjusting your browser settings;
- deleting cookies stored on your device;
- using our cookie consent tool (if available on the Website).
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality, including login, account access, and competition entry.
7. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]
Company: [COMPANY NAME] LTD trading as [BRAND NAME]
Website: [WEBSITE URL]