Privacy Policy

At Miss Cosmo Great Britain, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, apply to the competition, or purchase services from us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Contact Details
Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

Application Information
Details submitted during the application process, including age, region, photographs, and other relevant information required for participation in the competition.

Payment Information
Billing details and transaction records when purchases are made. Please note that we do not store full card details directly.

Communication Data
Emails, messages, or other correspondence you send to us.

Website Usage Data
Information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process applications and competition registrations
Manage event participation and related services
Communicate with you regarding your application, purchases, or participation
Send event updates, announcements, or promotional information (only where you have opted in)
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent – when you provide permission, such as subscribing to updates.
Contract – when processing is necessary to fulfil services you request, such as event tickets or participation.
Legal Obligation – when required to comply with applicable laws.
Legitimate Interests – for administrative purposes, event organisation, and general business operations.

4. Sharing Your Data

Miss Cosmo Great Britain does not sell or rent personal data.

We may share information with:

Trusted service providers such as payment processors, ticketing platforms, or email communication services
Legal authorities where required by law or to protect the organisation’s legal rights

All third-party providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Data is stored securely and access is limited to authorised personnel only.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. 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 legally permitted
Restrict or object to certain types of data processing
Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
[your email address]

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Miss Cosmo Great Britain is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be published on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Miss Cosmo Great Britain
Email: info@misscosmogb.com