Last updated: July 2026 · UK GDPR Compliant · Data Protection Act 2018
Privacy Policy
At RaffleRadar, we care about being clear and upfront with our users. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
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In Detail
Who We Are
RaffleRadar is a free-to-use website that helps people find and compare UK prize competitions and raffles. We gather information about competitions from third-party operators and display it in one place, making it easier for users to search, compare odds, spot value, and decide what they may want to enter. We are not a competition operator. We do not sell tickets, take payments, process entries, or manage prize draws.
What Information We Collect
We only collect the information we need to operate the website, provide our services, improve the user experience, and respond to enquiries. The information we may collect includes: Account information If you create a RaffleRadar account, we collect your first name, last name, and email address. This is used to create and manage your account and give you access to our competition finder tools. You can request to delete your account at any time by emailing us at: privacy@raffleradar.co.uk Browsing raffleradar.co.uk does not require an account. An account is only needed for certain tools and features. Website usage information Like most websites, we may collect standard technical information when you visit RaffleRadar. This can include: Your IP address Browser type and version Device and operating system Pages visited Date and time of your visit Time spent on pages General website interaction data This helps us understand how people use the site, keep it working properly, and improve the experience over time. Cookies and tracking information We use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the website, and, where relevant, track affiliate referrals. Non-essential cookies are only used where you have given consent through our cookie banner. More information about cookies is included later in this policy. Contact form information If you contact us through a form on the website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message. We only use this information to reply to your enquiry. We do not use contact form messages for marketing unless you have clearly opted in to receive updates from us. Newsletter information If you choose to subscribe to emails or updates from RaffleRadar, we collect your email address so we can send you the content you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Why We Use Your Information
We use your information for practical and legitimate reasons connected to running RaffleRadar. This includes: Running the website We use technical and usage data to keep the site working, secure, and reliable. Managing your account If you create an account, we use your name and email address to manage your login, provide access to account features, and support your use of the site. Improving RaffleRadar We may look at website usage patterns to understand what people find useful, which pages are performing well, and where the site could be improved. Where possible, this is done using anonymous or aggregated data. Responding to messages If you contact us, we use the information you provide to respond to your question, request, or feedback. Sending updates If you subscribe to newsletters or alerts, we use your email address to send you the updates you asked for. Protecting the site We may use technical information to help detect abuse, spam, fraud, security issues, or misuse of the website. Affiliate tracking Some links on RaffleRadar may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click through to a third-party competition operator. Affiliate tracking may use cookies or referral parameters. We do not pass your name, email address, or account details to competition operators through these links. Any commission we may earn does not affect the information, odds, rankings, or calculations shown on RaffleRadar. Legal requirements We may process or disclose information where required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights and users.
Our Lawful Basis For Using Your Data
Under UK GDPR, we must have a valid lawful basis for processing personal data. The lawful bases we may rely on are: Legitimate interests We use this basis for things such as operating the website, keeping it secure, maintaining server logs, preventing misuse, and improving RaffleRadar. Consent We rely on consent for non-essential cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies, and certain affiliate tracking where required. You can withdraw consent at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings. Contract or pre-contract We use this basis where processing is needed to create and manage your account, provide account features, respond to requests, or deliver a service you have asked us to provide. Legal obligation We may process data where we are legally required to do so.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly and can also be used to understand how visitors interact with a site. RaffleRadar may use the following types of cookies: Essential cookies These are needed for the website to work properly. For example, they may remember cookie consent settings or basic site preferences. Essential cookies do not require your consent. Analytics cookies These help us understand how people use the website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site. Analytics cookies are only used with your consent. Affiliate cookies When you click through to a raffle or competition operator from RaffleRadar, affiliate tracking may be used to record that the visit came from us. These cookies may be set by the third-party operator or affiliate network, depending on how their tracking works. Advertising cookies If we display third-party adverts on RaffleRadar, advertising cookies may be used to help personalise or measure those adverts. These cookies are only used with your consent. You can manage your cookie choices through our cookie banner. You can also block or delete cookies using your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not work as expected if cookies are disabled.
Your Account
When you create an account we store your email address, display name and the date you joined. Passwords are stored as a one-way hash — we never see or keep your actual password. If you sign in with Google or Facebook, we store the account identifier they give us so we can recognise you next time.
Session Data
When you sign in, we store the browser type and IP address of your session. This is used only for security — it lets you see which devices are signed in to your account and sign out any you don't recognise. Session records are deleted 30 days after the session ends.
Deleting Your Account
You can close your account at any time from your account settings. Your saved competitions are deleted and your personal details are removed. Any comments you have posted remain on the site, shown as "Deleted user", so that discussions others took part in stay readable.
Affiliate Links & Third-Party Tracking
RaffleRadar may use affiliate links when sending users to third-party raffle or competition websites. When you click an outbound link: The link may contain referral or affiliate tracking information. The destination website or affiliate network may set cookies on your device. We may receive commission if your visit or activity qualifies. We may receive aggregated reporting data from affiliate networks. We do not send your RaffleRadar account details, name, email address, or contact form information to competition operators through affiliate links. Third-party websites have their own privacy policies and tracking practices. Once you leave RaffleRadar, you should check the privacy policy of the website you are visiting.
Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information where it is necessary, reasonable, and lawful. This may include sharing information with: Service providers We may use trusted third-party providers for services such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, and technical support. These providers only receive the information needed to carry out their services and are expected to handle it securely. Analytics providers Where analytics tools are used, they may collect information about how visitors use the site. Where possible, this information is anonymised or aggregated. Affiliate networks Affiliate networks may receive click or referral information when you use affiliate links on RaffleRadar. This does not include your RaffleRadar account details. Legal or regulatory bodies We may disclose information if required by law, court order, regulation, or where necessary to protect our rights, users, or the security of the site. Third-party websites RaffleRadar links to competition and raffle websites operated by third parties. Those websites are separate from us and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for how they collect, use, or store your data. We will not share your account details or contact form information with the competition operators listed on our site unless you have specifically asked us to do so or it is strictly necessary to fulfil a request you have made.
How We Protect Your Informmation
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold. These measures include: Using HTTPS encryption across raffleradar.co.uk Limiting access to personal data Keeping systems and data handling practices under review Taking steps to prevent unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure No website or online system can ever be guaranteed to be completely secure. However, we take data protection seriously and will act promptly if we become aware of a security issue affecting your personal data. Where required by law, we will notify affected users and the relevant authority of any data breach that is likely to put your rights or freedoms at risk.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We only keep personal data for as long as we need it. Typical retention periods are: Account data Your name and email address are kept for as long as your account remains active. If you request account deletion, we aim to remove your personal data within 30 days, unless we need to keep certain information for legal, security, or legitimate business reasons. Server logs Server access logs are usually kept for up to 30 days, then deleted or aggregated. Analytics data Analytics data is kept according to the settings and retention periods of the analytics provider we use. For example, Google Analytics data may be kept for up to 14 months before being reset or anonymised. Cookie consent records Cookie consent records may be kept for up to 24 months to help us demonstrate compliance with UK GDPR requirements. Contact form messages Contact form submissions may be kept for up to 24 months after the enquiry has been resolved, unless a longer period is needed for legal or business reasons. Newsletter subscriptions Newsletter information is kept for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights over your personal data. These include: The right to access You can ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you. The right to correction You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information. The right to deletion You can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances. The right to restrict processing You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations. The right to object You can object to us processing your data where we rely on legitimate interests. The right to data portability You can ask for certain data in a commonly used, machine-readable format. The right to withdraw consent Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. The right to complain You can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you believe your data has not been handled properly. To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@raffleradar.co.uk We aim to respond to data protection requests within one calendar month. You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK’s data protection regulator, at: ico.org.uk 0303 123 1113 We would always appreciate the chance to deal with your concern directly first, but you are free to contact the ICO at any time.
Childrens Privacy
RaffleRadar is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Most UK prize competitions and raffles are only open to adults, and our site is not designed for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible. If you believe we may hold information about someone under 18, please contact us at: privacy@raffleradar.co.uk
Links To Other Websites
RaffleRadar contains links to third-party websites, mainly raffle and competition operators. When you click one of these links, you leave RaffleRadar and visit a website we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, security, or data practices of third-party websites. You should read the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. This may happen if our website changes, our services develop, technology changes, or legal requirements are updated. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also provide an additional notice, such as a message or banner on the website. Your continued use of RaffleRadar after changes have been made means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, contact us at: RaffleRadar Website: raffleradar.co.uk Email: privacy@raffleradar.co.uk We aim to respond to privacy enquiries within one calendar month.