When participating in any promotional event or contest such as "Win a Classic", it is important to review our Privacy Policy. This ensures that you understand how your personal information is used and protected. Before entering the Privacy Policy Win a Classic event, please ensure you have read and understood the details provided.
Privacy Policy Win a Classic
Last updated: Sept 2023
Privacy Policy Win a Classic sets out how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. At Win a Classic, we take your privacy seriously and actively safeguard your information. By visiting https://winaclassic.co.uk, you agree to follow this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://winaclassic.co.uk.
We operate prize competitions under the trading name Win a Classic.
These details identify us as the operator responsible for this Win a Classic Privacy Policy.
2. What Data We Collect (Privacy Notice)
This Privacy Notice outlines how Win a Classic collects and uses personal information.
a) Comments
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When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form.
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We also log your IP address and browser details to detect spam.
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We may send a hashed version of your email to Gravatar to check if you use that service. Read their Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
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After we approve your comment, your profile picture appears publicly with your comment in line with this Privacy Notice.
b) Media
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If you upload images, make sure you remove embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
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Other visitors can download and extract location details from uploaded images.
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Our Data Protection Policy highlights that we do not encourage sharing unnecessary personal data through media uploads.
c) Contact Forms
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When you use a contact form, we email your details directly to our inbox.
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We do not save this information on the Website, as stated in this Data Protection Policy.
d) Cookies and Tracking
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If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These last for one year.
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When you visit our login page, we place a temporary cookie to test if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not store personal data and disappears when you close your browser.
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When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while display cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login remains active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
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If you edit or publish an article, we store an additional cookie that records the post ID of the article you edited. This cookie expires after one day.
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Our Confidentiality Policy ensures cookies never store sensitive data without your consent.
e) Embedded Content
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Articles on our Website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles.
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When you interact with this content, the third-party site may collect your data, use cookies, and track your actions as if you had visited their Website directly.
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This Data Protection Notice reminds you to review the third-party provider’s rules before interacting.
3. Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Facebook tools to understand visitor behaviour and improve our services.
This Privacy Notice explains how we use analytics responsibly to protect your privacy.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share limited data with:
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Google Analytics for traffic measurement
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Facebook for marketing optimisation
We outline these data-sharing practices in this Confidentiality Policy so that you remain fully informed.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
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If you leave a comment, we store the comment and its metadata indefinitely. This helps us recognise and approve follow-up comments faster.
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If you register on our Website, we store the personal details you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also view and edit this data when necessary.
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Our Data Protection Policy ensures that we retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal, security, or service purposes.
6. Your Data Rights (Data Protection Policy)
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If you hold an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data.
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You can also request that we erase your personal data. However, we may keep certain data when required for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
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This Privacy Notice guarantees your right to access and control your personal data.
7. Where We Send Your Data
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We check visitor comments using an automated spam detection service.
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Some data may pass through external security filters to protect the Website and our users.
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This Data Protection Notice ensures that such transfers always follow strict standards.
8. Agreement – Win a Classic Privacy Policy
By using our Website, you agree to this Win a Classic Privacy Policy and all protections it provides.