Who we are
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how BOLD Awards (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with our website.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
BOLD Awards is a platform recognising innovation across technology, design, and impact sectors.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: boldb2b@boldawards.co.uk
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
a) Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title
- Contact details
- Information submitted via:
- Award entries
- Voting forms
- Contact forms
- Newsletter sign-ups
b) Automatically collected data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
(This is often referred to as “usage data” and is collected automatically when you use the website.)
c) Third-party data
If you log in or interact via platforms such as Google or LinkedIn, we may receive profile data associated with your account.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To manage award submissions and voting processes
- To communicate with you (e.g. confirmations, updates)
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyse usage trends and performance
- To send marketing communications (where consent is given)
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – for marketing and optional communications
- Contract – to manage entries, voting, or participation
- Legitimate interests – to improve services and ensure platform security
- Legal obligation – where required by law
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email platforms)
- Event partners or sponsors (only where necessary and lawful)
- Professional advisers (legal, accounting, etc.)
- Authorities where required by law
We will never sell your personal data.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred and stored outside the UK or EEA.
Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
Usage data is typically retained for shorter periods unless required for security or analytics.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact: boldb2b@boldawards.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyse traffic and usage
- Remember your preferences
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and recommend reviewing their policies.
13. Children’s Data
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: boldb2b@boldawards.co.uk