OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
1. Contest organizer
The contest is organized by Freedom Counselling, operated by Maria Crawford, in Red Deer, Alberta.
2. Contest period
The contest begins on January 23, 2027 at 10 am, Mountain Time and closes on January 23, 2027 at 5 pm, Mountain Time. Entries received after the closing date and time will not be eligible.
3. Eligibility
The contest is open to legal residents of Alberta, Canada, who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, representatives, and immediate family members of Freedom Counselling are not eligible to participate.
4. How to enter
No purchase necessary.To enter, complete and submit an official paper entry form at the Freedom Counselling booth during the contest period. Only one entry per person is permitted. No purchase, counselling appointment, newsletter subscription, or consultation request is necessary to enter or win. Incomplete or illegible entries may be disqualified.
5. Prize
One (1) prize will be awarded: One $100 CAD restaurant gift card.
Approximate retail value: $100 CAD.
The prize is not transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and is subject to the restaurant's gift card terms and conditions.
6. Winner selection
One potential winner will be selected through a random draw from all eligible entries received. The draw will take place on January 24, 2027.
7. Odds of winning
The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
8. Winner notification
The selected entrant will be contacted by email using the information provided on the entry form. The selected entrant must respond within five (5) calendar days of notification. If the selected entrant cannot be contacted, does not respond within the specified period, or is otherwise ineligible, another entrant may be selected through a subsequent random draw.
9. Prize delivery
The confirmed winner will be contacted to arrange delivery or collection of the gift card at no cost to them.
10. General conditions
Freedom Counselling reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, inaccurate, fraudulent, or submitted in violation of these rules. Freedom Counselling reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest if circumstances beyond its reasonable control make this necessary, subject to applicable law. By submitting an entry, participants acknowledge and agree to these Official Contest Rules.
11. No association with the restaurant
This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with the restaurant providing the gift card.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Freedom Counselling respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
What information do we collect?
When you enter the giveaway, we collect your name and email address.
Why do we collect this information?
Your information is collected for the following purposes:
- To administer the giveaway and determine eligible entries.
- To conduct the random draw.
- To contact the selected winner and arrange delivery of the prize.
- To fulfill any additional communication requests you have voluntarily selected on the paper entry form.
Optional communication preferences
Entering the giveaway does not automatically subscribe you to marketing communications. If you choose to receive mental health resources and updates from Freedom Counselling, your email address will be used for this purpose only with your separate consent. If you request a complimentary introductory consultation, your information will be used to contact you regarding that specific request. You can withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Storage and protection
Your paper entry forms and associated electronic records will be stored securely and accessed only by authorized individuals who need the information for the purposes described above.
Retention
Personal information will be retained only as long as reasonably necessary to administer the giveaway, fulfill the prize, meet applicable legal requirements, and honour any ongoing communication consent.
When the information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or anonymized.
Your privacy rights
You may contact Freedom Counselling to ask questions about the personal information we hold about you or request access to or correction of your information, subject to applicable law.
You may withdraw your consent to optional marketing communications at any time.
Questions about the giveaway or your privacy?
Please contact Freedom Counselling using the contact information.
