Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy outlines how The Gluten Free Awards (the "Company", "we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or engage with us in any manner. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

Information Collection Practices

We collect various types of information from you when you visit our website or use our services, including but not limited to:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for newsletters, contact us, or submit entries for awards.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site and gather information about your browsing activities.

How Data is Used and Processed

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• To personalize your experience and provide content tailored to your interests.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, promotional materials, and updates regarding our awards.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data transmitted through our website.
• Regular security assessments and updates to our systems.
• Limited access to your personal information to those employees and contractors who need it for processing.

User Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-out: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

For California residents, to exercise CPRA rights, contact privacy@theglutenfreeawards.com.

Third-Party Services and Cookies

We may use third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These third-party services may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to keep it confidential.

Additionally, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How to Contact Us for Privacy Inquiries

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Privacy Email: privacy@theglutenfreeawards.com
• Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
• Mailing Address: 72 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF, United Kingdom

Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 4, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.