Last Updated: 12 February 2026
This privacy policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and associated UK data protection legislation.
1. Introduction
Promoter (Data Controller):
Artisan Blythswood Quarter Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales (company number TBC), whose registered office is at 61 Bridge Street, Kington, England, HR5 3DJ.
Organiser (Competition Administrator / Data Processor):
Design & Market Ltd, a company registered in Scotland (company number 872854), whose registered office is at Great Michael House, 14 Links Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EZ.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you enter the “Win 1 Year Student Accommodation Free at St Vincent Studios” competition (the “Competition”).
The Promoter acts as Data Controller and determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
When you enter the Competition, we collect the following categories of personal data:
- (a) Identity Data: Name and date of birth (to verify age eligibility).
- (b) Contact Data: Email address and phone number.
- (c) Student Status Data: Educational institution name, student ID or enrolment verification (to verify eligibility for student accommodation).
- (d) Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- (a) Consent: Where you provide explicit opt-in consent for marketing communications.
- (b) Contractual Necessity: To administer the Competition and deliver the prize.
- (c) Legitimate Interests: To prevent fraud, ensure fair administration of the Competition, and improve website functionality and user experience. We have assessed that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- (a) Verify eligibility and select a winner.
- (b) Conduct Right to Rent checks (winner only).
- (c) Send marketing updates (only if you have provided explicit opt-in consent).
Important: Entry into the Competition does not automatically subscribe you to marketing communications. You will only receive marketing if you actively opt in. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in marketing emails or contacting us at contact@design-market.info.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data in the following circumstances:
- (a) Landlord/Accommodation Provider: To facilitate tenancy arrangements.
- (b) Verification Services: To confirm student enrolment and Right to Rent eligibility.
- (c) Regulators: If required by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), Gambling Commission, or other regulatory bodies.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- (a) Access your personal data
- (b) Rectify inaccurate personal data
- (c) Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances
- (d) Restrict processing
- (e) Data portability
- (f) Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- (g) Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- (h) Not be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling
To exercise these rights, contact:
Email:contact@design-market.info
Address: Great Michael House, 14 Links Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EZ
Data subject rights requests must ultimately be directed to the Promoter as Data Controller.
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- (a) Non-Winning Entrants: Deleted 6 months after winner announcement.
- (b) Winner: Retained for the duration of the tenancy plus 5 years for legal, tax, and regulatory compliance.
- (c) Marketing Consent Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or 3 years from last interaction, whichever is earlier.
After expiry of these periods, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Winner Publicity and Regulatory Compliance
- (a) Publication: We may publish the winner’s surname and county (or country) to demonstrate compliance with CAP Code and ASA requirements.
- (b) Objection: Winners may object to public disclosure; however, we must still provide details to the ASA upon request.
- (c) Legal Basis: Compliance with regulatory obligations and legitimate interests.
9. International Participants
- (a) Jurisdiction: Governed by the laws of Scotland.
- (b) International Compliance: Entrants outside the UK are responsible for compliance with local laws and immigration requirements.
- (c) Cross-Border Transfers: Data will be transferred to and processed in the UK.
10. Cookies and Technical Data
We use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
- (a) Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- (b) Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymised usage data (e.g., Google Analytics).
- (c) Functionality Cookies: Remember user preferences.
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies on the Competition entry page.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent entry submission.
Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:
- (a) Encryption of data in transit
- (b) Access controls
- (c) Regular security assessments
- (d) Secure storage with our Data Processor
No transmission method is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
If material changes occur, we will notify you by email (if applicable) or by prominent website notice.
Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Email:contact@design-market.info
Address: Great Michael House, 14 Links Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EZ
Tel: 0844 357 9464
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection.