Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 20th January 2025
At For the Forces,
we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform, participate in competitions, or engage with us in any other way. By accessing or using our website, www.fortheforces.com
For the forces, UK Service members or Ex members only
, and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from users of our platform:
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Personal Information: This includes information you provide to us, such as your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, payment details, and any other information you submit when entering a competition or communicating with us.
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Usage Data: This includes information automatically collected when you visit our platform, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, location data, and details about your interactions with the website. This data helps us analyze usage patterns and improve our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To process competition entries: Your personal information will be used to process your entries, communicate with you about your participation, and deliver prizes if you win.
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To improve our services: We analyze usage data to enhance the user experience, fix bugs, and implement features based on user feedback.
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To communicate with you: We may send you emails or notifications about competitions, promotions, updates, or other relevant news. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
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For legal and administrative purposes: We may use your information to comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms of service.
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Charity and Community Support: A portion of the proceeds from our competitions is donated to military charities. We may use your data to inform you about the charities we support or invite you to participate in future charitable initiatives
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
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With service providers: We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in running our platform, processing payments, and fulfilling orders. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it for the purposes specified by us.
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For legal reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or in response to lawful requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
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In the case of a business transfer: If For the Forces is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a notice on our website if this happens.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access and correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections or updates if it is inaccurate.
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Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
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Opt-out of marketing communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or notifications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communication or by contacting us directly.
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Data portability: In certain circumstances, you can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer it to another provider.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@fortheforces.com. We will respond to your request as required by applicable laws.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences, improve the functionality of our platform, and analyze usage patterns.
You can control cookie settings through your browser or device settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.
For more information about our use of cookies, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].
7. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
For the Forces LTD
Email: info@fortheforces.com
Address: [Your business address]
