PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Mod Comps ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website modcomps.co.uk and enter our competitions.
2. Data Controller
Mod Comps is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@modcomps.co.uk.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Identity Data: First name, last name
- Contact Data: Email address, postal address (for prize delivery)
- Transaction Data: Details of purchases and payments (processed via Stripe/PayPal)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website
- Marketing Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing from us
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Process your competition entries and manage your account
- Contact you if you win a prize and arrange prize delivery
- Send you competition updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and maintain security
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: To perform our contract with you (processing entries, delivering prizes)
- Consent: For marketing communications
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and prevent fraud
- Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal for secure payment processing
- Delivery Partners: To deliver prizes to winners
- Analytics Providers: To understand website usage (anonymised)
We never sell your personal data to third parties. We do not share your data outside the UK/EEA without appropriate safeguards.
7. Data Security
- Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data in transit
- We never store credit card details - payments are processed securely via Stripe/PayPal
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only
- We regularly review our security practices
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Competition entry data is typically retained for 2 years after the competition closes. Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for marketing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@modcomps.co.uk.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in during your session
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website traffic (anonymised)
- Provide relevant advertising (with consent)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:
Email: hello@modcomps.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.