Privacy policy

Effective Date: [23/05/25]

We value your privacy. This page explains what information we collect and how it’s used.

1. Who We Are

This website hosts the Darby Ryan poetry contest. If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

2. What We Collect

We only collect the information you email to us when submitting your entry:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your poem and any other content you include

3. How Your Information Is Used

We use your information only to:

• Administer the contest

• Contact you if your entry is selected or shortlisted

• Publish your entry with your permission

By entering you consent to letting us use your poem for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis

We process your data under:

• Consent (you choose to email us)

• Legitimate interest (managing the contest fairly)

5. Data Retention

We keep email entries for the duration of the contest and a short time afterward. Unselected submissions will be deleted after this period.

6. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You can:

• Request access or deletion of your data

• Correct any inaccuracies

• Object to or limit processing

• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

7. Cookies

This website only uses essential cookies needed for basic operation. We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising cookies.

No cookie banner is required under GDPR as we do not store or access non-essential cookies.

8. Updates

We may update this policy. The latest version will always be available on this page.