BBCSD TERMS & CONDITIONS
Top Gear Magazine Subscription Giveaway – UK Prize Draw – (the “Prize Draw”) Terms and Conditions
1. The BBC Code of Conduct (the “Code”) for competitions can be found at https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/code-of-conduct and all BBC Studios Distribution Limited (“BBCSD”) promotions comply with the Code.
2. The Prize Draw opens on 23 January 2025 and closes at 23:59 PM GMT on 20 February 2025 (“Closing Date”).
3. The Prize Draw is open to all residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 (eighteen) years or over except employees of BBCSD or their subsidiaries, agencies, members of their families and anyone professionally associated with the Prize Draw (those who enter the Prize Draw are each an “Entrant” and together the “Entrants”).
4. By entering the Prize Draw, the Entrants agree:
a. to be bound by these Terms and Conditions;
b. that their surname and county of residence may be released if they win a prize;
c. that should they win the Prize Draw, their name and likeness may be used by BBCSD for pre-arranged promotional purposes.
5. No purchase is necessary to enter.
6. After the Closing Date, 1 (one) winner(s) will be selected based on the criteria set out in clause 12.
7. Entrants should enter online by filling in the Prize Draw form at https://www.topgear.com/win-a-years-subscription-to-top-gear-magazine-2… prior to the Closing Date in order to enter the Prize Draw. Emails or other forms of entry will not be accepted and entries received after the Closing Date, or incomplete entries, will not be eligible. Internet access is required to enter.
8. Only 1 (one) entry will be permitted per person and bulk entries (meaning the use of any form of technology which allows multiple simultaneous entries) will not be permitted. Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed. No responsibility is taken for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered for any technical or other reason. Entries received after the Closing Date will not be considered. Entries cannot be returned.
9. Entrants’ data will be collected and used only for the purposes of administration of this Prize Draw. For more information on how BBCSD will use Entrants’ data, see the Privacy Notice.
10. Entrants must supply to BBCSD their full name and email address.
11. Where Entrants have provided consent, BBCSD may send Entrants marketing messages on a regular basis. Entrants may unsubscribe from these at any time.
12. The winning Entrant(s) will be the first 1 (one) entry drawn at random after the Closing Date.
13. The prize will be a 1 (one) year’s print subscription to Top Gear Magazine (the “Prize(s)”).
14. The winners will be notified within 7 (seven) working day(s) of the Closing Date by email. If the winner(s) is/are unable to be contacted within 10 working day(s) of the Closing Date, BBCSD reserves the right to offer the Prize(s) to an alternative Entrant, or to re-offer the Prize(s) in any future BBCSD promotion, competition or prize draw.
15. On successful contact and confirmation with the winner(s), BBCSD shall arrange for the Prize(s) to be sent by Immediate Media (the publisher of Top Gear Magazine) to the winner(s) and/or alternative Entrant(s) to a designated address, by post or courier. BBCSD will not be liable for any disruption, delay, strike action or incorrect delivery by any postal or courier service or if incorrect details are provided.
16. There is no cash alternative and the Prize(s) will not be transferable. Prize(s) must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. If a Prize must be taken on a specific date and the winner(s) is/are unable to attend on that day, BBCSD reserves the right to offer the Prize(s) to an alternative Entrant or to re-offer the Prize(s) in any future BBCSD promotion, competition or prize draw. BBCSD accepts no responsibility for any costs associated with the Prize(s) not specifically included/ stated. If any Prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, BBCSD reserves the right to substitute the Prize for another prize of equal or greater value.
17. The name and county of residence of the winner(s) may be obtained by emailing crm@bbc.com within 2 (two) months of the Closing Date.
18. Any promotional activity or press release any winner makes in relation to the Prize Draw must be pre-approved by BBCSD in writing.
19. BBCSD excludes liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to an Entrant arising from their entry into the Prize Draw or occurring to the winner(s) arising from their acceptance of a Prize. Claims relating to the Prize(s) should be made directly to Immediate Media (the publisher of Top Gear Magazine).
20. Entry into the Prize Draw is acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
21. BBCSD reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the Prize Draw or the Prize(s) at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control.
22. The Prize Draw is subject to the laws of England and Wales.
23. Promoter: BBC Studios Distribution Limited, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London W12 7FA.
SHORT TERMS
T&Cs: Promoter is BBC Studios Distribution Ltd; prize draw closes 23:59 on 03.02.2025; UK entrants only 18+; 1 winner to be picked at random from entries submitted on the webpage. (For full terms and conditions click here)
Privacy Notice
To enter the prize draw, you have provided BBC Studios with your personal data, including your full name and email address. BBC Studios is the “data controller” of this information and is responsible for how your personal data is processed. We process personal data on the basis of our legitimate interests to engage with audiences and to promote our brands. We protect your information in many different ways. These include staff training, investing in technology and following strict handling and storing procedures.
BBC Studios will process your personal data to administer the prize draw and to send you marketing emails (if you choose to subscribe). BBC Studios may contact you to fulfil the prize(s). The winning entrant will be the first entry drawn at random after the closing date.
We will share the contact details of the winner with Immediate Media (the publisher of Top Gear Magazine), who will distribute the prize on behalf of BBC Studios. Immediate Media will be separately responsible for the processing of your personal data in order to manage your subscription. See Immediate Media's privacy policy for more information.
If you have not opted in to marketing, we will retain your data for compliance purposes for 6 months after the prize draw closes and will then destroy it in line with the BBC Studios retention policy.
Data protection law gives you certain rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure of your personal data or restriction of processing, and the right to object to processing. If you wish to exercise these rights, or you have any questions about how BBC Studios handles your personal information, please contact: dataprotection@bbc.com.
For further information about how we handle your personal information, and your rights under data protection law, please visit: https://www.bbcstudios.com/privacy.