This Privacy Policy describes how Sudari Awards (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of individuals who interact with our services, including our website [Your Website Address, if applicable], award nomination processes, event participation, and any other related services (collectively, the "Services").

• Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Information You Provide Directly:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
• Nomination Information: Information about nominees and nominators, including names, affiliations, achievements, and supporting documentation.
• Registration Information: Information provided when registering for events or creating an account (if applicable), such as username and password.
• Payment Information: If applicable, for event tickets or other services, we may collect payment details (although we may use third-party payment processors who have their own privacy policies).
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails and other messages.
• Feedback and Surveys: Information you provide in surveys or feedback forms.
• Dietary Restrictions and Accessibility Needs: Information provided for event planning purposes.

• Information We Collect Automatically:
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and browsing times. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information (please see our Cookie Policy below for more details).
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Services, including device model and unique identifiers.

• Information We Collect from Other Sources:
• Publicly Available Information: We may collect information about nominees and individuals from publicly available sources to verify information or enhance our understanding of their achievements.
• Third-Party Services: If you interact with us through social media platforms or other third-party services, we may collect information you have made public on those platforms, in accordance with their privacy policies.

• How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Administering the Awards:
• Processing nominations and evaluating candidates.
• Contacting nominators and nominees regarding the awards process.
• Announcing award recipients.
• Maintaining records of past awards.

• Providing and Improving Our Services:
• Operating and maintaining our website and other Services.
• Personalizing your experience.
• Analyzing website usage and trends to improve our Services.
• Developing new features and functionalities.

• Communication:
• Sending you important notices and updates related to the awards and our Services.
• Responding to your inquiries and requests.
• Sending you promotional materials and newsletters (where permitted by law and with your consent where required).

• Event Management:
• Registering participants for events.
• Communicating event details.
• Accommodating dietary restrictions and accessibility needs.

• Legal Compliance:
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Protecting our rights and the rights of others..
• Accommodating dietary restrictions and accessibility needs.

• Other Purposes:
• For any other purpose we may notify you of specifically at the time of collection.
For any other purpose we may notify you of specifically at the time of collection.

• How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

• Judges and Evaluation Committees: We will share nomination information with individuals involved in the judging process.
• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with various functions, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, payment processing, and event management. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Publicly (with Consent): We may publicly announce the names and achievements of award recipients, and may share photographs and videos from events with your consent.
• Affiliates and Partners: We may share information with our affiliates or partners involved in organizing or sponsoring the Sudari Awards (only where necessary and in accordance with this policy).
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or other governmental authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

• Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You may have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Objection to Processing: You may have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
• Restriction of Processing: You may have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You may have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• Complaint: You may have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

• Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

• Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period may depend on the specific purpose for which the information was collected, the nature of the information, and our legal or regulatory obligations.

• Links to Other Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our contact form