Who we are
- Who We Are
This website is operated by OGRI MCC (“we”, “us”, “our”) and our website address is: https://prizes.ogrimcc.org.
We are responsible for the personal data collected and processed through this website.
- What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What personal data we collect
- How and why we use it
- How it is stored and protected
- Your rights under UK data protection law
This policy applies to all users of this website, including entrants to our prize competitions.
- The Data We Collect
We only collect data that is necessary to operate the website and administer competitions.
3.1 Information You Provide
When entering a competition or contacting us, this may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Telephone number (if provided)
- Skill question response
- Order and entry details
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
This information is used for security, analytics, and site functionality.
- How We Use Your Data
We use personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:
- Administering prize competitions
- Recording valid entries
- Contacting winners
- Responding to enquiries
- Maintaining site security
- Meeting legal or regulatory obligations
- We do not use entrant data for unrelated marketing without consent.
- Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract – to administer competition entries
- Legitimate interests – to operate the website securely and fairly
- Legal obligation – where required to retain records
- Prize Competitions
For prize competitions:
- Entry requires a qualifying skill question
- All valid entries are recorded and treated equally
- Entry data is retained only for as long as necessary to administer the competition, confirm the winner, and meet reasonable record-keeping requirements
- Free postal, online, and in-person entries are handled in the same way.
- Age Restrictions
Our competitions are open only to persons aged 18 or over.
- We use an age declaration gate to confirm eligibility.
- We do not collect or store dates of birth or identity documents.
Whilst skill based competitions do not legally require an age limit, we have decided to follow the guidelines as outlined in Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators
- Cookies
This website uses cookies to:
- Ensure proper site functionality
- Maintain user sessions
- Improve performance and usability
- Where required, cookie consent is requested.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings.
- Sharing Your Data
We do not sell personal data.
Data may be shared only where necessary with:
- Website hosting providers
- Payment processors (for paid entries only)
- Service providers directly involved in operating the website
- All third parties are required to handle data securely and lawfully.
- Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data, including:
- Secure hosting
- Access controls
- Limited administrative access
Data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.
- Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of data (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
Requests can be made using the contact details provided on this website.
- Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Run competitions
- Resolve queries or disputes
- Meet legal or accounting requirements
Data that is no longer required is securely deleted.
- Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The most recent version will always be published on this page.
- Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the details provided on this website.
Cookies
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.