Competitions and Prizes (Including Photos and Submitted Content)
- Participation in Competitions
When you enter a competition hosted by Sporting Club Leigh Limited TA/ Leigh Leopards, we may collect, process, and store personal information, including photos or other content you submit, to manage the competition and award prizes. By entering any competition, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data and submitted content as outlined in this section.
- Information We Collect for Competitions
The personal information and content collected may include:
Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address for contacting participants and delivering prizes.
Competition Entry Data: Answers to competition questions, photos, videos, or any other content you submit as part of your entry.
Proof of Eligibility: Information such as age, residency, or other criteria required to ensure participants meet eligibility requirements.
Social Media Handles: If participation involves social media platforms, we may collect your social media profile or handle.
- Use of Photos and Submitted Content
If a competition requires you to submit photos, videos, or other media (e.g., as part of an entry or to claim a prize), you agree to the following:
Purpose of Use:
Photos or media you submit may be used to administer the competition and evaluate your entry.
If you win, photos or media may be published on our website, social media, or other marketing channels to announce the winners or promote future competitions.
Consent and Rights:
By submitting photos or media, you confirm that you have the necessary rights and permissions to use the content, including consent from any identifiable individuals featured in the photos.
If your submission includes minors, you confirm that you are their legal guardian or have obtained consent from their legal guardians.
Editing and Modifications:
We reserve the right to resize, crop, or make minor edits to photos or media for publication purposes without altering the substance of the content.
Ownership of Submitted Content:
You retain ownership of your submitted photos or media.
By submitting photos or media, you grant Sporting Club Leigh Limited TA/ Leigh Leopards a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display the content for purposes related to the competition and marketing.
- How We Use Your Data and Content
Your personal information and submitted content will be used solely for purposes related to the competition, including:
Verifying eligibility and contacting winners.
Announcing winners and showcasing entries on our website, social media, or marketing materials.
Sending prizes to winners (via post, email, or other agreed methods).
Complying with legal obligations, such as retaining records for tax or regulatory purposes.
- Sharing Your Photos and Content
We may share your photos or submitted content in the following contexts:
Public Announcements: Photos or videos of winning entries may be shared publicly on our website or social media to announce the winners and promote future competitions.
Third-Party Service Providers: In cases where third-party services are required for publication or prize delivery, such as social media platforms or courier services.
- Retention of Photos and Submitted Content
We will retain your photos or submitted content for as long as necessary to:
Administer and evaluate the competition.
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Use the content for marketing purposes, if applicable.
After this period, photos or media not used will be securely deleted.
- Withdrawing Consent for Photos
You may withdraw your consent for the use of photos or media by contacting us at [[email protected]]. However, withdrawing consent may disqualify your entry if the content is essential to the competition or its promotion.
- Rights Over Submitted Photos and Content
Under GDPR and applicable laws, participants have the right to:
Request access to their submitted photos or content.
Request deletion of their submitted photos or media if they no longer wish for them to be used.
Object to the use of their photos or media for marketing purposes.
Please contact us at [[email protected]] if you wish to exercise any of these rights.
- Public Use Disclaimer
If you are a winner or finalist, your name, photo, and/or submitted content may be displayed publicly in accordance with the competition rules. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that this is done respectfully and with limited personal data shared.
