Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy & Cookies Policy

(Including UK GDPR Statement)

Last Updated: [07 November 2025]

We Protect Your Data

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Media Borne Ltd (trading as SHAN Competitions) (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you interact with us.

Company details:
 Media Borne Ltd — Company No. 11314248
 Registered office: Borne Studios, Quality Row, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3AQ
 Email: info@shanshowtv.co.uk

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1 What This Policy Covers

It explains:

  1. What personal data we collect and why;
  2. How we collect, store, share, and protect that data;
  3. Your rights as a data subject; and
  4. How cookies operate on our website shancompetitions.co.uk.

2 Data We Collect

We may collect:

  • Your name, postal address, email address, and telephone number;
  • Date of birth (to confirm you are 18 or over);
  • Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers);
  • Competition entries and responses to skill questions;
  • Your communications with us (e.g. emails or messages);
  • Analytics data and cookie information about your website usage.

3 How We Use Your Data

We process personal data to:

  • Administer competition entries and confirm payments;
  • Contact winners and deliver prizes;
  • Provide account management and customer support;
  • Send updates, offers or news (only if you have opted in);
  • Improve our website and marketing performance;
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g. fraud prevention, record keeping).

4 Our Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Consent: where you have opted in to marketing or communications;
  • Contract: to perform our agreement with you (e.g. fulfil a prize);
  • Legal obligation: to comply with tax or regulatory requirements;
  • Legitimate interest: for administration, security, and service improvement.

You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing info@shanshowtv.co.uk.

5 Refusing to Provide Data

If you do not provide data we need to verify eligibility or fulfil a prize, we may be unable to deliver your entry or award. We will notify you if that is the case.

6 Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share information only with:

  • Payment processors and website hosts (e.g. Stripe, WordPress);
  • Email service providers (e.g. Mailchimp);
  • Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics);

     

  • Logistics and courier partners for prize delivery;
  • Social media platforms for advertising or content sharing (with consent);
  • Regulators or law-enforcement bodies where required by law.

All third-party partners are required to handle data securely and in compliance with UK GDPR.

7 Your Rights

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

  1. Request access to the data we hold about you;
  2. Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  3. Request erasure of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”);
  4. Restrict or object to certain processing;
  5. Request data portability;
  6. Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact info@shanshowtv.co.uk.
 If you are unsatisfied, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8 Data Storage & Retention

  • We store data on secure servers located in the UK.
  • Access is restricted to authorised staff only.
  • We retain personal data for no longer than 12 months after the end of a competition or until requested for deletion.
  • After this, data is securely erased or anonymised.

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data against loss, unauthorised access or disclosure.

9 Cookies

A cookie is a small file stored on your browser that helps us recognise your device.
 We use cookies to:

  • Improve your experience on our website;
  • Remember preferences and log-in details;
  • Analyse traffic and performance (through Google Analytics);

     

  • Deliver relevant advertising.

You can block cookies via your browser settings. However, some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies.

10 Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to other websites we do not control. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. We cannot accept responsibility for their content or data handling practices.

11 Children’s Privacy

Our competitions are restricted to UK residents aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors.

12 Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our business practices. The latest version will always be available on our website and take effect immediately upon posting.

13 Contact Us

For any questions or requests relating to your data or this policy:

Data Protection Officer
 Media Borne Ltd / SHAN Competitions
 Borne Studios, Quality Row, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3AQ
 Email: info@shanshowtv.co.uk

UK GDPR Statement

Media Borne Ltd has reviewed all business activities to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR.

We act as:

  • A data controller for customer and employee information;
  • A data processor for third-party data (e.g. marketing and platform integrations).

All processing occurs within the UK and uses secure servers.
 We regularly review our security policies and third-party supplier agreements to ensure compliance.