Who We Are
The GM Skills Awards, in partnership with the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC), is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Our website address is: https://gm-skillsawards.co.uk.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Nominee Information: Name, role/position, contact details (email, phone number), and other relevant details provided in the nomination forms.
Nominator Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number), and relationship to the nominee.
Supporting Information: Any additional details, documents, or testimonials submitted as part of the nomination process.
How We Use Your Information
We will use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Processing Nominations: To review and assess nominations for the GM Skills Awards.
Communication: To contact nominators and nominees regarding their nomination and to provide updates about the awards process.
Award Administration: To manage the judging process, shortlist nominees, and announce winners.
Marketing and Promotion: With your consent, to promote the GM Skills Awards, including the publication of nominee and winner details on our website and social media channels.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: By submitting a nomination form, you consent to the processing of your personal information for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in processing your information to administer the awards and recognize achievements within the Greater Manchester community.
Data Sharing
We may share your personal information with:
Judging Panel: To assess nominations and select winners.
Partners and Sponsors: For the purposes of promoting the awards and recognizing achievements.
Service Providers: Who assist with the operation of the awards, such as website hosting and data storage providers.
We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including the administration of the awards and any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: To request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: To request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: To request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
Restriction: To request the restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
Objection: To object to the processing of your information based on legitimate interests.
Data Portability: To request the transfer of your data to another organization, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@gmskillsawards.co.uk
Data Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
Data Security
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
GMLPN
hello@gm-skillsawards.co.uk
07738 621 735
This Privacy Policy is effective from 22nd August 2024