Privacy & Commitment
Privacy Commitment
We value your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Information about your device and your use of our website, including your IP address, approximate location, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, visit duration, and browsing activity.
Information relating to purchases, orders, or other transactions made through our website.
Details you provide when creating an account or registering on our website.
Information submitted when signing up for newsletters, promotional emails, or other subscription services.
Any information you voluntarily send to us through forms, emails, or other communications.
Any additional information required to provide our services or improve your experience.
Email Communications
If you enter a The Hallmark Business Awards or The Elite Business Awards Ltd. competition, you may automatically receive newsletters and promotional emails from The Hallmark Business Awards regarding competitions, awards, publications, and related services.
If you no longer wish to receive these communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us at info@hallmarkbusinessawards.com
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device by your web browser.
We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are manually removed.
Cookies help us to:
Remember your preferences.
Improve website performance.
Understand how visitors use our website.
Enhance navigation and user experience.
We may also use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistical information regarding website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to generate reports that help us improve our website. Information collected by Google is processed in accordance with Google’s own Privacy Policy.
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of this website.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for purposes including:
Operating and maintaining our website.
Improving website performance and user experience.
Providing products and services you request.
Processing purchases and payments.
Sending invoices, receipts, and transaction confirmations.
Responding to enquiries and customer service requests.
Sending service-related communications.
Delivering newsletters and marketing communications where you have agreed to receive them.
Producing anonymous statistical reports that do not identify individual users.
Managing complaints and resolving disputes.
Meeting legal and regulatory obligations.
Any other legitimate purpose connected with the operation of our business.
Where you choose to publish information through our website, we may display that information in accordance with the permissions you grant.
We will never sell or provide your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Payment Processing
Payments made through our website are securely processed by PayPal.
Only the information necessary to complete your transaction or resolve payment-related enquiries will be shared with PayPal. For more information, please refer to PayPal’s own Privacy Policy.
Accessing Your Personal Information
You may request details of the personal information we hold about you at any time by contacting:
info@hallmarkbusinessawards.com
To protect your privacy, we may request proof of identity before releasing any personal information.
Sharing Your Information
Where necessary, we may share your information with employees, contractors, suppliers, service providers, or professional advisers to help us deliver our services.
We may also disclose your information where:
Required by law.
Necessary for legal proceedings.
Required to establish or defend legal rights.
Needed to prevent fraud or reduce financial risk.
A business sale, merger, or acquisition is taking place.
Disclosure is required by a court or regulatory authority.
Except in these circumstances, we will not disclose your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or alteration.
Information stored on our systems is maintained on secure servers, and payment transactions are encrypted wherever applicable.
While we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Consent
By submitting your personal information through our website or by telephone, you agree to the collection, use, storage, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Marketing Preferences
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
Every marketing email we send contains an unsubscribe link. We also periodically remove inactive subscribers and honour all requests to stop receiving promotional communications.
Competitions
Competition entries are subject to the following conditions:
Only one entry per person is permitted for each competition.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age when entering.
Winners will normally be notified by email or telephone.
By entering, participants agree that their contact details may be shared with the relevant competition partner.
Entrants may receive communications from both The Hallmark Business Awards and the participating partner regarding future promotions, offers, competitions, and related opportunities.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legislation, business practices, or our services.
Any updates will be published on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Your Rights
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you. We may require suitable identification before processing your request, such as official photo identification and proof of address.
Where permitted by law, we may decline requests in certain circumstances.
You may also request that we stop processing your personal information for marketing purposes at any time.
External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those external websites.
Keeping Your Information Accurate
If any personal information we hold about you becomes inaccurate or outdated, please contact us so we can update our records.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we process your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: info@hallmarkbusinessawards.com
Data Controller
The organisation responsible for the processing of personal information collected through this website is:
The Elite Business Awards Ltd
Telephone: +44 (0) 7848526314
Website: www.hallmarkbusinessawards.com