Privacy policy

How we collect, use and protect your information.

Who we are

Fyvie Church of Scotland (SC001475), Burnside of Gourdas, Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 8SA is the data controller for personal information collected through this website. Contact us at [email protected].

What we collect

  • Name, email address, postal address (donations) and date of birth.
  • Ticket purchases, draw entries, prizes won and spending limits.
  • Messages you send us.
  • Gift Aid declarations.

We do not store full card details; these go to our payment provider.

Why we use it

How we use your data
PurposeLawful basis (UK GDPR)
Running your account and the drawContract
Checking you are 18 or over and keeping you safeLegal obligation and legitimate interests
Claiming Gift Aid, keeping accountsLegal obligation
Replying to your messagesLegitimate interests

Who we share it with

We share data only with service providers who help us run the lottery (payment, email, website hosting) and with HMRC, regulators and the police where the law requires. We never sell your data.

How long we keep it

Account data is kept while your account is open and for 6 years afterwards for accounting and legal reasons. Messages are kept for 2 years. Self-exclusion records are kept for at least 5 years.

Your rights

You can ask to see your data, correct it, delete it, restrict or object to its use, or have it moved. Email [email protected] and we will reply within one month.

Complaining to the ICO

If you are unhappy with how we use your data you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office on 0303 123 1113 or at ico.org.uk.

Last updated: 13 October 2026