1. Information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

● Personal information you provide to us, such as your name, email address, company and contact details when submitting enquiries, registering for newsletters or entering competitions.

● Information submitted through competition entry platforms or partner systems used to administer the International Wine Challenge.

● Technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type and pages visited.

2. How we use your information

We use your information to:

● administer and manage International Wine Challenge competitions

● respond to enquiries and requests

● send relevant communications such as competition updates, results announcements or newsletters where you have opted in

● improve our website and services

● comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, legitimate interests or contractual necessity.

3. Sharing your information

We do not sell personal data.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, manage competition entries or deliver communications. These providers process data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

4. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including managing competitions, maintaining records and complying with legal obligations.

5. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

● request access to the personal data we hold about you

● request correction of inaccurate information

● request deletion of your data where appropriate

● object to certain processing activities

● withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests can be sent to the contact details listed below.

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Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively and provide information about how visitors interact with the site.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

● ensure the website functions properly

● understand how visitors use the site

● improve performance and user experience

Types of cookies we may use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be disabled in our systems.

Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous usage information.

Functional cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as preferences or settings, to improve your browsing experience.

Managing cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:

IWC Events Ltd
Unit 12, St George's Trading Estate
White Lion Road
Amersham
HP7 9JQ
United Kingdom

Email: info@iwcevents.com