Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Galore Competitions Ltd’s privacy policy.
Galore Competitions Ltd (trading as ComicComp) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website (regardless of where you visit it from) and/or use our services.
It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you. While privacy policies are not the most exciting documents, they are important and we encourage you to read this policy carefully.
You may wish to print a copy of this policy for your records.
Please also refer to the Glossary at the end of this policy to understand the meaning of certain terms used.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE
Purpose of this privacy policy
This privacy policy aims to give you information on how Galore Competitions Ltd collects and processes your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you may provide when you:
create an account
subscribe to communications
enter a competition or prize draw
purchase products or services
contact us or engage with us via social media
This website is not intended for children and is only open to individuals aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect data relating to children. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete such data.
This privacy policy supplements other notices and policies we may provide and is not intended to override them.
CONTROLLER
Galore Competitions Ltd is the controller and is responsible for your personal data (referred to as “Galore Competitions”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
We have appointed a data privacy manager who is responsible for overseeing data protection matters. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your legal rights, please contact us using the details below.
CONTACT DETAILS
Legal entity: Galore Competitions Ltd
Data privacy manager: Galore Competitions Ltd
Email: info@comiccomp.co.uk
Postal address:
Galore Competitions Ltd,
Suite 121
Tiverton Work Hub
Market Square
Newport Street
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6FZ
United Kingdom
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection matters (www.ico.org.uk). We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you contact the ICO.
CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND YOUR DUTY TO INFORM US OF CHANGES
We keep this privacy policy under regular review. This version was last updated on 1 February 2026.
It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and up to date. Please ensure your account details are kept current or notify us if your information changes.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins or applications. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU
Personal data means any information that can identify an individual. It does not include anonymised data.
We may collect, use, store and transfer the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: first name, last name, username or similar identifier, title, date of birth
Contact Data: billing address, delivery address, email address, telephone number
Financial Data: partial payment card details and transaction references provided by our payment processors (we do not store full card numbers)
Transaction Data: details of payments, entries and prizes
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, time zone and location data
Profile Data: account details, entries, preferences, feedback and survey responses
Usage Data: information about how you use our website
Marketing and Communications Data: marketing preferences and communication choices
We also collect Aggregated Data for analytical purposes. Aggregated data does not identify individuals.
We do not collect Special Categories of Personal Data or data relating to criminal convictions.
We collect only the minimum data necessary to administer competitions. If you win, additional information may be required to verify eligibility and deliver the prize. You will be informed at that stage.
IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DATA
Where personal data is required to perform a contract or comply with legal obligations, failure to provide such data may result in us being unable to process your entry, deliver a prize, or provide services. You will be informed if this applies.
HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED?
Direct interactions
You may provide data by:
creating or managing an account
entering competitions
subscribing to communications
contacting us
interacting with us via social media
Automated technologies
As you interact with our website, we automatically collect Technical and Usage Data using cookies, server logs and similar technologies. Our website is built using WordPress, which may collect certain technical information for functionality, analytics and security purposes.
We may also use analytics tools such as Google Analytics in the future to better understand how visitors use our website. These tools collect anonymised or pseudonymised usage data. Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
Third parties
We may receive personal data from:
analytics providers (such as Google)
advertising platforms (such as Meta/Facebook)
payment, hosting and delivery service providers
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We will only use your personal data where the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use your data to:
perform a contract
pursue legitimate business interests
comply with legal obligations
We do not rely on consent as a legal basis except where required, such as for third-party marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
PURPOSES FOR WHICH WE WILL USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We may use your personal data to:
register and manage your account
administer competitions and prize draws
process payments and entries
communicate with you
publish winner information where required
improve our website and services
comply with legal and regulatory obligations
PARTICIPATION IN PUBLICITY ACTIVITIES
If you are a winner, you may be invited (but are not required) to participate in publicity activities relating to the competition. Declining to participate will not affect your chances of winning.
We may still be required to provide winner information to regulators such as the Advertising Standards Authority to demonstrate proper prize administration.
PUBLICATION OF WINNER DETAILS
To comply with legal requirements, we may publish the first initial, surname and county of major prize winners on our website.
If you object to this publication, please contact us. We may still disclose information to regulatory authorities where legally required.
MARKETING
We may send you marketing communications where permitted by law. You can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in our communications or by contacting us directly.
We will not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your express consent.
COOKIES
Our website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or our cookie banner. Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
CHANGE OF PURPOSE
We will only use your personal data for the purposes it was collected unless required or permitted by law.
DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We may share your personal data with trusted service providers, professional advisers, regulators and authorities where necessary. All third parties are required to process your data securely and lawfully.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions or approved contractual protections.
DATA SECURITY
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data and have procedures in place to deal with any suspected data breaches.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or comply with legal obligations. Further details are available on request.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure of your personal data
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Request restriction of processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
You will not usually have to pay a fee to exercise your rights. We may request proof of identity before responding. We aim to respond within one month.
GLOSSARY
Legitimate Interest
Means our interest in operating and improving our business while ensuring your rights are protected.
Performance of Contract
Means processing data necessary to fulfil a contract with you.
Comply with a Legal Obligation
Means processing data where required by law or regulation.