Privacy Policy

  1. Information About Us

www.thebritishbeautyawards.co.uk is a site operated by Think Expose LTD (“We”). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 11814664 and have our registered office at:

Address:
Unit A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7DE

  1. Privacy Policy Overview

This page explains how we use any information you give to us and how we protect your privacy. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

  1. How We Collect and Use Your Information

We collect personal data when you engage with us through various methods such as entering competitions, submitting forms, or purchasing via our online shop. We may use your data to:

  • Respond to your queries or comments
  • Process and manage competition entries
  • Administer and fulfill online shop orders
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email address, postal address)
  • Competition entry details (e.g., supporting evidence, reviews)
  • Payment information (via secure payment processors)
  1. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you opt in to receive marketing communications.
  • Contractual necessity: To fulfil orders placed in our online shop and process competition entries.
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate with you about updates, offers, or event participation.
  1. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Judging Panel: When you enter a competition, your supporting evidence (excluding your business name) will be shared with our judging panel, who comply with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
  • Service Providers: To process payments, deliver products, or manage our marketing campaigns, we may use third-party service providers. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to legal requests.

We do not disclose your business name to our judges. Only supporting evidence and other necessary details are shared.

  1. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you marketing emails about our services, special offers, or events. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

  1. How We Protect Your Data

We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. To prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction, we have implemented physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the data we collect online.

All employees who have access to your personal data are contractually obligated to respect confidentiality.

  1. Cookies

When you visit our website, we may collect information about your browsing behaviour through cookies. Cookies help us improve your experience on our website and gather statistical data.

Cookies do not contain personal information and are primarily used for improving our website performance and functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

  1. Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside of the United Kingdom. All your data is stored and processed within the UK, ensuring compliance with UK data protection laws.

  1. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct any inaccuracies in your data
  • Request that we delete your data (where applicable)
  • Restrict or object to certain types of data processing
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications (at any time)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

  1. Third-Party Websites

When you click on links on this website, you may leave our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

This privacy statement applies only to websites owned and operated by The British Hair and Beauty Awards and Think Expose. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites that may be linked to our web pages.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date below.

Last updated: 24/01/2024

  1. Confidentiality

At The British Hair and Beauty Awards, we understand the importance of confidentiality and take it very seriously. We have systems and procedures in place to protect any sensitive information you provide as part of your entry.

As part of the competition, our judges are required to sign a confidentiality agreement before the judging process begins. This agreement ensures that any information provided by entrants remains private and is not disclosed to any third parties, including other judges, either before or after the judging deliberations.

We will not use your confidential information for any marketing, editorial, or public-facing material. All supporting evidence provided by you for the competition is shared only with the judges and is handled securely and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

By entering the competition, you agree to allow our third-party judges to access your supporting evidence. However, we want to assure you that your business name will not be disclosed to the judges, only the information included in your supporting documents.

For full details on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

 

 

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: help@thebritishbeautyawards.co.uk
Phone: 0333 6000 446
Address: Unit A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7DE