19-10-2021, 07:47 PM
(19-10-2021, 02:24 PM)E.N. Wrote:(19-10-2021, 01:48 PM)quickbeam Wrote: What's the catch with competitions like these? Is it so they have your email address and other details and can sell your details to spammers?
I don't think so, in the main. Often they try to sign you up to their mailing list but you can usually avoid selecting that. Some bury the answer to a question within their website to force you to read it but mostly it's just a small amount of publicity for them. For the famous brands I don't worry about my details being sold on, but maybe I'm very naive!
I'm very unsure about this bit - but often these competitions are running in the UK too and have a purchase requirement. That doesn't seem to happen here, I wonder if it's not allowed. So often we get an extension of UK competitions that are free for us to enter, but over there you'd need a proof of purchase
They often want to get your email for marketing, but they are required to clearly state in t&cs and provide an easy opt out by law.
I only enter ones I think are from 'reputable sources' where the T&Cs are clear.
Obviously even if a promoter runs a competition in line with GDPR, you are giving your details to someone and, in case of mishandling, they could be used for spam/hassle.
I've entered a few of these and haven't noted an increase in the spam calls I get
If you don't know, just accept the first answer on google...