Can I Share the Name of a Winner From a Social Contest?

Usually, yes, as long as your terms say you'll announce winners and what you'll show. Entrants agree to those terms when they enter, so add it before launch, not after the draw.

  1. In your Terms & Conditions, say that winners' first names and surname initials will be published. Writing your own terms needs the Hobby Plan or above.
  2. Draw your winners on the Winners tab, then announce them in the widget. Gleam only ever shows the first name and the first letter of the surname, with or without avatars.
  3. Before you post a full name, a photo or a tag on social, ask the winner and keep their yes in writing (an email or DM reply is enough).
Caution

This isn't legal advice. Privacy laws such as the GDPR can require consent before you publish someone's personal details, and the rules differ by country. On Facebook or Instagram, Meta's Pages, Groups and Events Policies make you responsible for running your promotion lawfully.

Running a photo contest? You'll also need permission to reuse the entries, covered in getting permission to use user-generated content.

Where Are Winners Of A Competition Announced?

Gleam doesn't announce winners, that's the campaign host's responsibility. Check the widget, your email, the host's social media, and the campaign terms to find out if you've won. Expand below for what to look for in each place.

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Texas Contest and Sweepstakes Laws

Yes, if entry is free. Texas Penal Code § 47.01 needs paid chances for a lottery, and raffles are for qualified nonprofits only.