Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Tall Buildings Awards (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website https://enter.tallbuildingsawards.co.uk/ (the “Site”) and services, including submitting entries through our awards platform.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data when you use our Site:
Personal details: Name, job title, company name, email address, phone number, billing address.
Account information: Login details if you create an account.
Payment information: Processed securely via our third-party payment providers (we do not store card details).
Entry submissions: Information and materials you upload for award entries.
Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and cookies (see Section 7).
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To process and manage award entries and event participation.
To communicate with you about your entry, account, or enquiries.
To process payments and issue invoices.
To send important updates relating to the awards.
To maintain and improve our website and services.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
With your consent, we may also send you marketing communications about future Tall Buildings Awards events or related services. You can opt out at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contract – to fulfil our obligations when you submit an entry or purchase services.
Consent – where you opt in to marketing communications.
Legitimate interests – to improve our services, administer the Site, and protect against fraud.
Legal obligations – where required to comply with applicable laws.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:
Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT and hosting providers).
Judges and panel members for the purpose of assessing award entries.
Regulatory bodies or authorities if required by law.
All third parties are required to keep your data secure and only process it as instructed.
Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Entry and account data: Retained for the duration of the awards process and a reasonable period thereafter.
Financial records: Retained for 6 years as required by law.
Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Restrict or object to processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Cookies & Tracking
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and gather analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place in line with data protection laws.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Tall Buildings Awards
Email: [email protected]
Address: Hermes House,
Oxon Business Park,
Shrewsbury,
SY3 5HJ
If you are based in the UK or EEA and are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK).