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Privacy Policy

Business Elite Awards – Website for Australia
Last updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Business Elite Awards collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in connection with the Business Elite Awards website for Australia.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to this website and does not govern personal data processed through other Business Elite Awards websites or domains.

 

  1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection and privacy laws, Business Elite Awards acts as the controller of personal data processed in connection with this website.

Questions relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data may be directed to the contact details provided in Section 12.

 

  1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data, depending on how you interact with us:

  1. a) Identification and Contact Information
  • Name
  • Professional title
  • Company or organisation
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Country or region
  1. b) Professional Information
  • Career history and professional achievements
  • Leadership roles and responsibilities
  • Publicly available professional information
  • Biographical information submitted as part of a nomination, evaluation, or publication
  1. c) Submission and Evaluation Information
  • Information provided through nomination or contact forms
  • Supporting materials submitted voluntarily
  • Evaluation- or program-related correspondence
  1. d) Technical and Usage Information
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Website usage data for purposes of functionality, security, and analytics
  1. e) Audiovisual Materials
    Where applicable, we may process images, photographs, video recordings, or other audiovisual materials in connection with events, editorial initiatives, publications, or program-related activities. Such materials may include content captured during in-person or virtual gatherings, interviews, or professional features.

 

  1. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Administering nomination and evaluation processes
  • Communicating with nominees, nominators, and participants
  • Conducting research and evaluation related to our programs
  • Producing publications and related materials (where applicable)
  • Organising events or program-related activities (where applicable)
  • Maintaining website functionality and security
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Where individuals submit self-nominations, personal data may be processed in connection with evaluation, notification, and potential program-related publication, subject to applicable safeguards and data protection requirements.

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

 

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the basis of:

  • Consent provided by the individual
  • Legitimate interests related to operating recognition and editorial initiatives
  • Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

 

  1. Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared on a limited basis with:

  • Advisory or review bodies involved in initiative-specific consideration
  • Service providers supporting website, communications, or publication functions
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

Personal data is not sold or shared for unrelated commercial purposes.

 

  1. International Data Transfers

Where necessary, personal data may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside Australia, subject to appropriate safeguards and data protection standards.

 

  1. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Evaluation and program administration
  • Editorial and publication integrity
  • Legal, compliance, and record-keeping obligations

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and applicable legal requirements.

 

  1. Data Security

Business Elite Awards implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

 

  1. Sensitive Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, such as information relating to health, racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, or similar categories. We request that individuals do not submit such information through our websites, forms, or communications.

 

  1. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

  • Access personal data held about them
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

 

  1. Cookies and Website Technologies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support functionality and improve user experience. Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

 

  1. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will be published on this website.

 

  1. Contact

For questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Business Elite Awards
Email: ask[at]businesseliteawards.com

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