Privacy Policy

Company Information:
MCR Comps Ltd (Company Number: 16732500), registered in England & Wales
 
Registered Office:
First Floor, Swan Buildings
20 Swan Street
Manchester
M4 5JW
United Kingdom
 
 
Quick Summary:
We value your privacy. We collect and use your personal information to administer competitions, pay winners, and improve our services. We never sell your data, and you control how we communicate with you.
 
By using this website, www.mcrcomps.co.uk (“the Website”), and/or entering competitions hosted on it, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. Please read carefully before using the Website or entering any Progressive Community Jackpot competition.
 
 

1. Information We Collect

 
When you use our Website or enter competitions, we may collect the following information:
 
Personal Information:
 
  • Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and date of birth
  • Any other information provided when entering competitions
 
Technical Information:
 
  • IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity on our Website
 
Payment Information:
 
  • Credit/debit card or other payment details for paid competition entries
  • All payment processing is conducted securely via third-party providers; MCR Comps Ltd does not store full payment details
 
Marketing Preferences:
 
  • Whether you wish to receive promotional emails, newsletters, or offers
 
 

2. How We Use Your Information

 
We use personal data for the following purposes:
 
1. Administer competitions, verify entries, and contact winners.
 
2. Deliver prizes, cash jackpots, or other rewards.
 
3. Improve Website functionality, services, and user experience.
 
4. Send marketing communications if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time).
 
5. Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse of competitions.
 
6. Process charitable contributions in line with our competition model.
 
7. Verify and display winners during live draws. Only the winner’s first name or initial is displayed publicly unless additional consent is obtained.
 
 
 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

 
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
 
  • Contractual necessity – to administer competitions, deliver prizes, and process payments.
  • Consent – where you have opted in to marketing communications.
  • Legal obligation – where required by law.
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our Website, detect fraud, and maintain security.
 
 

4. Sharing Your Information

 
We will never sell your personal data. We may share information with:
 
Prize Providers:
 
  • Only when necessary to deliver prizes or related rewards
 
Service Providers:
 
  • Website hosting, analytics, email communications, payment processing
  • Social media platforms used for live draws
 
Regulators or Law Enforcement:
 
  • When required by law or to detect/prevent fraud
 
 
All third-party providers must process personal data securely and only for the purposes specified by MCR Comps Ltd.
 
Some service providers may process data outside the UK. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information.
 
 

5. Cookies and Tracking

 
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect anonymised usage data.
 
Cookies may be used for:
 
  • Website functionality and performance
  • Analytics and improvement of Website services
  • Marketing and advertising (with opt-in consent)
 
You can manage or refuse cookies via your browser settings; some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
 
 

6. Data Retention

 
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
 
  • Administer competitions and deliver prizes or rewards: 2–5 years
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes or enforce Terms & Conditions
  • Technical/analytics data: anonymised within 12–24 months
 
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting support@mcrcomps.co.uk.
 
 

7. Your Rights

 
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
 
  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications
  • Object to processing where we rely on legitimate interests
  • Request data portability
 
To exercise your rights, contact support@mcrcomps.co.uk Identity verification may be required before processing requests.
 
You may also withdraw consent to any personal data processing not strictly necessary for the competition.
 
 

8. Security

 
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
 
Payment information is securely processed by third-party providers and is not stored on our servers.
 
We regularly review our security policies and use industry-standard encryption and monitoring tools. However, no system is completely secure, and MCR Comps Ltd cannot guarantee absolute security.
 
 

9. Charity and Community Contributions

 
As part of the Progressive Community Jackpot model:
 
  • Approximately 12.5p per £1 of Progressive Community Jackpot ticket sales is donated to registered UK-based charities.
  • Charitable contributions are processed securely, and no personal data is shared with charities without explicit consent.
  • MCR Comps Ltd retains full discretion over which charities receive donations.
 
 

10. Marketing Communications

 
You may receive promotional emails or offers if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by contacting support@mcrcomps.co.uk
 
We will never send marketing communications without consent.
 
 

11. Children’s Data

 
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. Entries from underage participants will be disqualified.
 
 

12. Breach Notification

 
In the event of a data breach affecting personal data, MCR Comps Ltd will comply with legal obligations to notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities.
 
 

13. Changes to This Policy

 
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Significant changes may also be communicated via email where possible. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
 
Effective Date: 06th October 2025
 
 

14. Contact

 
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data: