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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Business Elite Awards

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Business Elite Awards (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of individuals who interact with our website, programs, and services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy regulations.

  1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website
  • Individuals submitting nominations or applications
  • Nominees and participants in Business Elite Awards programs
  • Individuals featured in publications or related materials
  • Any other individuals whose personal data we process in connection with our activities
  1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Business Elite Awards acts as the data controller for personal data processed in connection with our programs and website.

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us using the details provided in Section 12.

  1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data, depending on how you interact with us:

  1. a) Identification and Contact Information
  • Name
  • Professional title
  • Company or organisation
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Country or region
  1. b) Professional Information
  • Career history and professional achievements
  • Leadership roles and responsibilities
  • Publicly available professional information
  • Biographical information submitted as part of a nomination, evaluation, or publication
  1. c) Submission and Evaluation Information
  • Information provided through nomination or contact forms
  • Supporting materials submitted voluntarily
  • Evaluation- or program-related correspondence
  1. d) Technical and Usage Information
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Website usage data for purposes of functionality, security, and analytics
  1. e) Audiovisual Materials
    Where applicable, we may process images, photographs, video recordings, or other audiovisual materials in connection with events, editorial initiatives, publications, or program-related activities. Such materials may include content captured during in-person or virtual gatherings, interviews, or professional features.
  1. Sources of Personal Data

We collect personal data from:

  • Individuals directly (e.g. via forms or correspondence)
  • Third parties submitting nominations
  • Publicly available sources (e.g. professional websites, company profiles, media coverage)
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Consent – where you have explicitly provided it
  • Legitimate interests – such as operating and administering recognition programs, conducting evaluations, and maintaining program integrity
  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to fulfil a contract or participation arrangement
  • Legal obligation – where required by law
  1. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Administering nomination and evaluation processes
  • Communicating with nominees, nominators, and participants
  • Conducting research and evaluation related to our programs
  • Producing publications and related materials (where applicable)
  • Organising events or program-related activities (where applicable)
  • Maintaining website functionality and security
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Where individuals submit self-nominations, personal data may be processed in connection with evaluation, notification, and potential program-related publication, subject to applicable safeguards and data protection requirements.

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

  1. Sensitive Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, such as information relating to health, racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, or similar categories. We request that individuals do not submit such information through our websites, forms, or communications.

  1. Publications, Recognition, and Public Disclosure

Where individuals are featured in Business Elite Awards publications, listings, or related materials:

  • Only information relevant to professional context is used
  • Content is prepared in accordance with program processes
  • Participation in publications or public recognition is handled separately from evaluation

We do not publish personal data without an appropriate legal basis.

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data only where necessary and appropriate, including with:

  • Internal evaluation or advisory bodies
  • Service providers supporting website hosting, IT infrastructure, or communications
  • Professional advisers (e.g. legal or compliance)
  • Authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection standards.

  1. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.

Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Adequacy decisions
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Equivalent legal protections
  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Evaluation and program administration
  • Legal and compliance obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and applicable legal requirements. Personal data may be retained for a reasonable period following the conclusion of an evaluation process in order to maintain program integrity, compliance, and record-keeping obligations.

  1. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes.

The most current version will always be available on our website.

  1. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Business Elite Awards
Email: ask[at]businesseliteawards.com

 

 


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, enhance performance, and support marketing and analytics activities.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following categories of cookies:

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.

Examples include:

  • elementor
    Used by the website’s WordPress theme to implement and manage website content.
  • wpEmojiSettingsSupports
    Ensures emojis display correctly in your browser.
  • cookieyes-consent
    Stores your cookie consent preferences.

These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

2. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

  • Google Tag Manager (GTM)
    Used to manage and deploy tracking scripts.
  • Google Analytics (if active via GTM)
    Collects anonymized data such as page visits, session duration, and interactions.

Data collected may include:

  • IP address (anonymized where applicable)
  • Device and browser information
  • User behavior on the website

3. Marketing and Tracking Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel
    Tracks user interactions for advertising and remarketing on Meta platforms.
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag
    Tracks conversions and user interactions for LinkedIn advertising.

These tools may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browsing behavior

4. Third-Party Services Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that place cookies, including:

  • Google Fonts
    Used to display custom fonts. This may result in requests to Google servers, which can log IP addresses.
  • Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)
    Used for communication and email-related services.
  • Zoho Mail
    Used for email infrastructure and communication handling.

These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note:

  • Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality
  • Disabling marketing cookies may reduce relevance of ads

You can also manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner.

 

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