Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or submit a nomination. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

This website is operated by The Beauty Treatment Group , the organiser of the BTG Awards Name (referred to as "we", "us", or "our"). If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:

Email: office [@] mail.btgawards.co.uk

Postal Address: BTG, 5 Towcester Road, Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4AS

What Data We Collect

When you use our website or submit a nomination, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Name, email address, and contact details of nominators and nominees

Business or organisation details

Reasons for nomination and supporting information

IP address and browsing activity (via cookies and analytics tools)

How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

To process and review nominations for the awards

To communicate with nominators and nominees

To manage event logistics and promotional activity

To comply with legal obligations

To improve our website and user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent (e.g. when you submit a nomination)

Legitimate interests (e.g. administering the awards and website)

Compliance with legal obligations

How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

Our CRM provider and website service providers, solely for the purpose of managing nominations and communications

Judges or panel members involved in the awards selection process

Event sponsors or partners, where relevant and with appropriate safeguards

All third-party service providers are required to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure hosting, access controls, and encrypted storage.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Nomination data is typically retained for up to 12 months after the event unless otherwise required.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Correct or update inaccurate information

Request deletion of your data

Object to or restrict certain types of processing

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details provided above.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage statistics. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Last updated: 27/06/25