KYC

AML + KYC

1. Purpose

Highland holiday giveaways LTD is a UK-based online prize competition business. The company offers a wide variety of different prizes. The company is registered, and operates from; 6 Dunnett Avenue, Wick, KW1 4DY.  Customers purchase tickets and complete a skill-based element in order to be eligible for a final drawing. Drawings are powered via Google Random Number Generator software and shared on livestream to ensure compliance and transparency. The company also ensures that all entrants are over the age of 18 prior to entry.

Legal Framework

In order to comply with gaming and random drawing laws in all targeted countries, the Company adheres to a stringent set of guidelines. The procedures and policies implemented by the Company for this purpose are set out below:

Due diligence procedures that include identification of customers.

Procedures that relate to record keeping of clients’ identity and their transactions, including payment method, contact information, skill-based element results and total individual sales.

Procedures that relate to random drawing of winners.

Appropriate procedures of internal control and risk management, with the purpose of preventing customer concerns relating to transparency.

Procedures that track individual purchases and relevant ticket drawing numbers.

Procedures that inform employees and contractors of the aforementioned procedures.

2. Policy

Procedures for frequent training of the employees and contractors in the recognition and handling of transactions and marketing.

The Company adopts procedures and processes that ensure compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations.

Customer identification and due diligence procedures:

The aforementioned process is repeated for each transaction.

Continued monitoring of marketing language is a key focus of all senior management.

Each winner-drawing is powered by Google Random Number Generator software and is broadcast live via the company’s various social media channels.

3. Customer Purchase Procedures

3.1. Section 3a of our terms and conditions state you must be a resident of the United Kingdom and 18 years old or older. When customers are registered, your details are checked to ensure the address stated is within the United Kingdom and that you have confirmed your age is 18 years or over. Only payment cards registered in the United Kingdom will be permitted to be used to purchase any tickets. 

4. Winning Customer Procedures

We will require to manually identify you – We will request a copy of photographic identification such as a passport and driving licence. We also request a copy of a utility bill or bank statement, both dated within 3 months to demonstrate your address. This information is securely stored on our servers.