1. Introduction

We recognise and respect the importance of maintaining the privacy of our nominees, participants, judges, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand the type of information we collect in connection with the Awards, how we use that information, and how we protect it. By participating in our Awards process, or by using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this policy.

2. Collection of Information 

We collect two types of information: personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (Non-PII).

PII is information that identifies an individual or can be used to identify or contact an individual. You may be asked to provide your PII when you are nominating yourself or someone else for an Award, or interacting with us or our website. The PII we collect may include name, address, phone number, email address, and other relevant data related to the Awards.

Non-PII is information that cannot be used on its own to identify or contact an individual. Non-PII is generally collected through the website and may include data on how users access and use the website.

3. Use of Information 

Our primary goal in collecting your information is to provide a smooth, efficient, and personalised experience while you are participating in the Awards or interacting with our website.

PII may be used to communicate with you, process your nominations, notify you of your nomination status, and facilitate your participation in the Awards. Non-PII is generally used to help us understand how our website is being used, track user trends and improve our website, and provide a personalised website experience.

4. Disclosure of Information 

We value your privacy and we will not disclose your PII to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your PII with our affiliates, service providers, and other third parties that provide products or services for or through this website or for our business.

We may also disclose your PII if required to do so by law, or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

5. Storage and Security 

We are committed to protecting the security of your PII. We use various security technologies and procedures to help protect your PII from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your PII, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights 

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your PII held by us. You also have the right to object to certain processing of your information. We will comply with your requests regarding access, correction, and/or deletion of your PII in accordance with applicable law.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy 

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version of the Privacy Policy will govern our use of your information and will always be available on our website. If we make a change to this policy that, in our sole discretion, is material, we will notify you via an update on our website. By continuing to access or use our services after those changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Privacy Policy.

This policy is a guiding document to ensure the utmost safety and respect for the data of our participants and visitors. Your trust is paramount to us, and we commit to maintaining this trust through transparency, responsibility, and diligence in handling your personal information.