Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 09, 2026

1. Data Controller

The National B.A.M.E Health & Care Awards is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Forms: Name, email address, organisation, subject, and message content
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and communication preferences
• Award Nominations: Nominee details, nominator information, supporting evidence, and contact details
• Summit Registrations: Name, email, organisation, job title, and dietary requirements

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit forms with explicit consent
• Legitimate Interests: To operate the awards and summit, respond to inquiries, and improve our services
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Contract Performance: To process nominations and registrations

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Processing award nominations and evaluating candidates
• Sending newsletters and event updates (with your consent)
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Managing summit registrations and ticket bookings
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Preventing fraud and ensuring website security

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Judges and Evaluators: For award nomination assessment (anonymized where appropriate)
• Event Partners: For summit organisation and venue management
• Service Providers: Email service providers, hosting providers, and analytics services
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact Inquiries: 2 years from last contact
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Award Nominations: 7 years for record-keeping and historical purposes
• Summit Registrations: 3 years after the event

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@bamehscawards.org

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please read our Cookie Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us: