PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY
Privacy & Cookies Policy
The Speaker Awards and Co Ltd
Introduction
The Speaker Awards and Co Ltd are committed to respecting your privacy.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain how we will use any personal data we collect about you, the rights you have over any personal data we hold about you, and to tell you about the policies and procedures that we have in place to respect your privacy and keep your personal data secure.The categories of personal data we collect and use
The categories of personal data we collect and use include:
Name;
Address;
Email Address;
Telephone Number;
Other personal data which you may disclose to us when you use our Services at any time.
Sources of personal data
We will receive your personal data when you provide them to us yourself or when you use or purchase one or more of our Services.How we use your personal data
All personal data that we obtain about you will be used in accordance with UK Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and this Privacy Policy.
We will process your personal data as follows:
- As necessary, to perform a contract with you, such as a contract to process an order from you for one or more of our Services including, where applicable, taking payment and carrying out fulfilment and delivery.
- As necessary, to comply with a legal obligation, for the following purposes:where you exercise your rights under data protection law and make requests; and to comply with any legal obligation, any lawful request from government or law enforcement officials and as may be required to meet national security or law enforcement requirements or prevent illegal activity.
As necessary, for our legitimate interests in providing the Services and ensuring they operate safely, securely and in a commercially suitable way which is tailored to your use and interests, for the following purposes:
- to provide you with the Services;
- for the good governance of our business, including keeping financial records, to allow us to pay suppliers and to charge, invoice or refund customers;
- for the purpose of marketing our Services, including sending marketing communications and, where applicable, processing your registration, creating custom marketing audiences on third-party websites such as Facebook
Sharing your personal data
We will not share your personal data with any other companies unless stated otherwise. Only authorised employees and contractors have access to your records which are stored on our CRM’s.
Your rights
You may contact our Data Protection Officer by email at [email protected] at any time, to:
request that we provide you with a copy of the personal data which we hold about you;
request that we update any of your personal data which are inaccurate or incomplete;
request that we delete any of your personal data which we are holding;
request that we restrict the way that we process your personal data;
request that we provide your personal data to you or a third-party provider of services in a structured, commonly-used and machine-readable format;
object to us processing personal data based on our legitimate interests, including profiling;
or object to us processing your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
Your request must include your name, email address and postal address and we may request proof of your identity. Please allow at least fourteen working days for us to process your request.
Withdrawing your consent
Where we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you may change your mind and withdraw your consent at any time.You can withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications by clicking on the unsubscribe link in an email or by changing your preferences on the website.The consequence of you withdrawing consent might be that we cannot do certain things for you.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
You may also make a complaint to a supervisory authority for data protection matters. In the UK, this would be the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (https://ico.org.uk/).
How do we protect your personal data?
We use industry standard technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data. We keep your personal data secure by implementing policies, procedures and access controls so that only authorised members of our staff can access your personal data
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any such changes will be posted on this page so that we can keep you informed about how we process your personal data. We recommend that you consult this page frequently so that you are aware of our latest Privacy Policy and can update your preferences if necessary. Your continued use of our Services shall constitute your acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 10th March 2024.
Cookies Policy
Introduction:
This Cookies Policy details how The Speaker Awards and Co Ltd ("we", "us", "our") utilises cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website thespeakerawards.com. It explains the nature of these technologies, the reasons for their use, and your entitlements regarding our application of them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are modest data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are commonly employed by website owners to ensure their websites function correctly, enhance efficiency, and gather reporting information.
Why We Use Cookies:
We use cookies for several reasons:
Essential Cookies:
These are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not work. For example, session cookies help keep you logged in as you navigate our site.
Performance Cookies:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, providing information about the areas visited, the time spent on the site, and any issues encountered, such as error messages. This helps us improve the performance of our website.
Functionality Cookies:
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Marketing Cookies:
These are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
Managing Cookies:
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our site may be restricted.
Changes to the Cookies Policy:
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Cookies Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].