Privacy Policy
This Notice outlines how the Company collects and uses personal data. "Personal data" refers to any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. Your use of any of our websites or services signifies your acceptance of the terms of this Notice (as updated from time to time). For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection legislation, the Company is the “data controller” of the personal data that we collect and process. In addition to this website, we also own and operate the www.sevenstaraward.com , www.sevenstarwinterawards.com , www.svhotelsresorts.com , and www.luxepitality.com websites.
Contact Details
For any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or our privacy policy in general, please contact Seven Stars Media Corporation Limited.
Seven Stars Media Corporation Limited c/o Arthur G Mead Ltd 4th Floor, Fitzrovia House 153-157 Cleveland Street, London W1T 6QW Tel: 00447949779646 Email: [email protected]
Privacy Policy
Categories of Personal Data Collected
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Individual and company names and addresses Phone numbers Email addresses Website addresses and usernames Titles and job descriptions Information about individuals relevant to their nomination for awards
Sources of Personal Data
Personal data is primarily obtained directly from you through our “Contact Us” and “Self-Nomination Forms,” and when you register to vote for awards on our websites. Data is also collected from booking forms sent by request to clients on our database, and from signing up for our newsletters. Emails and other correspondence exchanged between us may contain personal data, which is retained in our database. Additional data may be collected from publicly available sources such as LinkedIn and Google. The Company uses Google Analytics on all its websites but does not use it to identify users in any way. We do not buy or sell mailing lists or databases.
Obligation to Provide Personal Data
While you are not obligated to provide personal data, if you choose not to, we may not be able to provide certain services such as sending you Nomination Notifications, winners' notifications, press releases, and event images.
Purposes for Which Personal Data is Used
Personal data is used for:
Maintaining and updating our contact database Generating automated mailing lists for our newsletters Inviting nominations for awards Voting on nominations Notifying award winners Issuing press releases and notifying special events Marketing new or updated Company services and activities, assuming they might be of interest to you Sending occasional personalized emails Emailing images of events Providing winners and nomination logos
Voting on Nominations for Awards
When you register with us, we process your contact details and automatically enter them in our database. You will receive an automated email to confirm acceptance and verify your email via a provided link. Failure to verify will prevent you from voting on nominations or claiming a company to view the dashboard. Company Dashboard Claims can only be applied for with a company email related to the nominated company. Access to the Company Claim Dashboard is provided manually in all instances.
Lawful Basis for the Processing of Personal Data
The Company generally relies on its legitimate interests as the lawful basis for processing personal data. The activities listed under “Uses” above are considered within its legitimate business interests and do not require your specific consent. The Company will balance its interests with those of individuals whose personal data it holds, conducting periodic assessments to ensure fairness. Direct marketing will cease upon objection from the recipient. For any new purposes, specific consent will be requested. Other lawful bases for processing personal data include:
Performance of a contract or steps preparatory to entering into a contract Specific consent Compliance with a legal obligation
Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data
If the Company relies on your specific consent for processing your personal data, you may withdraw it at any time. Additional rights include:
Being informed about the processing of your personal data Correcting inaccurate data Completing incomplete personal data Restricting processing Erasing personal data Accessing your data Moving, copying, or transferring your personal data to another organization Complaining to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you consider that we have not adequately addressed a request or complaint
Transfers or Sharing of Personal Data
The Company will not transfer or share your personal data with third parties, other than companies in the same group, unless legally obligated (e.g., to a government body).
Cookies
The Company does not use cookies to identify its website users. Cookie preferences can be managed through your web browser.
Storage and Retention of Data
All personal data is stored on our secure servers. We use appropriate procedures and security features to prevent unauthorized access. Personal data is retained as long as necessary for the purpose it was obtained. If you unsubscribe from any of the Company’s services, your personal data will be deleted, except where the Company is legally required to retain certain data for a minimum period.
