- This policy shall begin on the date hereof.
At GTE Awards, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or participate in our award program.
1. What We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Name and contact details (email, phone)
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Business information (company name, website, country, category)
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Publicly available review data (e.g., from TripAdvisor or Google)
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Payment information (if you choose to participate)
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Any information you provide through forms or email
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Evaluate eligibility for the GTE Awards
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Display winners and nominees on our website
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Send communications related to awards, participation, or billing
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Improve our services and website
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Send newsletters (if you opt in)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Storage
Your information is stored securely and only accessible to authorized team members. Payment details are processed through secure third-party platforms (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) and are not stored on our servers.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use services like Google Analytics, Mailchimp, or Stripe to operate our platform. These services have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review.
6. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at info@gteawards.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
8. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at:
📧 info@gteawards.com