Privacy policy


Last updated: 22/04/2026

Cash Cow Competitions (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates this website and online store, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, services, and prize competitions (the “Services”). Cash Cow Competitions is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or entry through the Services, or otherwise communicate with us.

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.


1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Contact Information

  • Name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Competition Information

  • Answers to skill‑based questions
  • Entry details
  • Free postal entry information
  • Winner verification information

Financial Information (Processed securely by Shopify and payment providers)

  • Payment card details
  • Transaction information
  • Payment confirmation

Account Information

  • Username
  • Password
  • Preferences and settings

Transaction Information

  • Items viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, exchanged, or cancelled
  • Entry and order history

Communications

  • Emails or messages you send to us

Device and Usage Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the site
  • Interaction with features

Inferences

  • Insights generated from your interactions with the Services

2. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

We collect personal information from:

Directly from you

  • When you enter a competition
  • When you submit a free postal entry
  • When you create an account
  • When you make a purchase
  • When you contact us
  • When you subscribe to marketing

Automatically

  • Through cookies, analytics tools, and your device

Service Providers

  • Shopify
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Email and marketing platforms
  • Delivery partners

Third Parties

  • Marketing partners
  • Social media platforms (if you interact with our content)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

Operating Prize Competitions

  • Processing entries
  • Verifying correct answers
  • Conducting random draws
  • Contacting winners
  • Delivering prizes
  • Publishing winner information (first name and town only, with consent)

Providing and Improving the Services

  • Processing payments
  • Fulfilling orders
  • Managing your account
  • Remembering preferences
  • Recommending products or competitions
  • Improving website performance

Marketing and Advertising

  • Sending promotional emails
  • Showing relevant ads on our website or third‑party platforms

Security and Fraud Prevention

  • Detecting fraudulent entries
  • Preventing duplicate or automated entries
  • Protecting account access
  • Ensuring competition fairness

Customer Support

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Resolving issues
  • Providing updates

Legal and Compliance

  • Complying with UK law
  • Responding to lawful requests
  • Enforcing our Terms & Conditions

4. HOW WE DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share your personal information with:

Shopify

  • To operate our online store and process payments

Service Providers

  • Payment processors
  • IT and hosting providers
  • Email and marketing platforms
  • Delivery and fulfilment partners

Business Partners

  • For advertising and analytics (subject to your preferences)

Legal Authorities

  • Where required by law

With Your Consent

  • For example, if you agree to share a winner photo

We do not sell your personal information.


5. RELATIONSHIP WITH SHOPIFY

Our Services are hosted by Shopify. Shopify collects and processes personal information about your access to and use of the Services to provide, improve, and secure the platform.

Information you submit through the Services may be transmitted to Shopify and third parties located outside the UK.

To learn more about how Shopify processes your personal information, please refer to the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy.


6. CHILDREN’S DATA

The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.


7. SECURITY AND RETENTION

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services
  • Fulfil legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

8. YOUR RIGHTS (UK & EEA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion
  • Request correction
  • Request portability
  • Object to processing
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Manage marketing preferences

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@cashcowcompetitions.com.

We may need to verify your identity before responding.


9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred outside the UK or EEA. Where required, we use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.


10. COMPLAINTS

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, contact us. You may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).


11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.


12. CONTACT INFORMATION

Lewis Gill trading as Cash Cow Competitions 2 Liddle Close Carlisle CA3 0DP United Kingdom Email: info@cashcowcompetitions.com