Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/12/2024

At NextPlease UK ("we," "us," or "our"), we are dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website https://nextplease.uk (the "Site") or participate in our services, including competitions, tournaments, and other activities.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide you with our services and enhance your user experience. The types of data we may collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
• Account and Profile Data: Username, display name, and other profile information you provide during registration or updates.
• Device Information: IP addresses, device type, browser type, and operating system information.
• Usage Data: Data related to your interactions with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other browsing activities.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card information, PayPal details, and other payment information for transactions, if applicable.
• Competition Participation Data: Results, rankings, and other data generated through your participation in our tournaments and events.
• Location Data: Geolocation information derived from your IP address or device.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your data to operate and improve our website, manage your account, and provide you with relevant services such as competitions and prizes.
• To Communicate With You: We may use your contact information to send updates about your account, tournaments, service changes, or other notifications that are essential for you to participate in our services.
• To Personalize Your Experience: We may use your data to personalize your experience on our Site, such as customizing content and providing tailored recommendations.
• To Ensure Security: Your data may be used to enhance security, detect and prevent fraud, and monitor activity on our Site.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: We may use your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests from authorities.
• To Send Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send marketing materials regarding promotions, new services, or updates that may interest you.

3. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our services, such as payment processors, email service providers, and analytics services. These third parties are required to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes we disclose.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information in response to a legal process, such as a subpoena, court order, or request by a government authority, to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• For Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of NextPlease UK, our users, or others, including enforcing our Terms and Conditions.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our Site. These technologies may be used to track activity, gather demographic information, and analyze usage patterns. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and login details for a smoother experience.
• Analyze traffic and optimize the performance of our Site.
• Provide targeted advertisements and offers that align with your interests.

You can control cookie settings through your browser, including blocking or deleting cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

5. Data Security

We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and have implemented reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative security measures to protect it. These measures include encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

While we strive to protect your personal information, please note that no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data, but we will take all reasonable steps to protect it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a data subject, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold.
• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
• Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized to ensure it cannot be reconstructed.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA), please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in a country outside your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including through the use of appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. These external sites are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the functionality of our Site. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and notify you of significant changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@nextplease.uk