This Notice outlines how the Company collects and uses personal data. "Personal data" refers to any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. Your use of any of our websites or services signifies your acceptance of the terms of this Notice (as updated from time to time).
For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection legislation, the Company is the “data controller” of the personal data that we collect and process. In addition to this website, we also own and operate the www.sevenstaraward.com, www.sevenstarwinterawards.com, www.svhotelsresorts.com, and www.luxepitality.com websites.
Seven Stars Media Corporation Limited
c/o Arthur G Mead Ltd
4th Floor, Fitzrovia House
153-157 Cleveland Street, London W1T 6QW
Tel: 00447949779646
Email: [email protected]
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Personal data is primarily obtained directly from you through our “Contact Us” and “Self-Nomination Forms,” and when you register to vote for awards on our websites. Data is also collected from booking forms sent by request to clients on our database, and from signing up for our newsletters.
Emails and other correspondence exchanged between us may contain personal data, which is retained in our database. Additional data may be collected from publicly available sources such as LinkedIn and Google.
The Company uses Google Analytics on all its websites but does not use it to identify users in any way. We do not buy or sell mailing lists or databases.
While you are not obligated to provide personal data, if you choose not to, we may not be able to provide certain services such as sending you Nomination Notifications, winners' notifications, press releases, and event images.
Personal data is used for:
When you register with us, we process your contact details and automatically enter them in our database. You will receive an automated email to confirm acceptance and verify your email via a provided link. Failure to verify will prevent you from voting on nominations or claiming a company to view the dashboard. Company Dashboard Claims can only be applied for with a company email related to the nominated company. Access to the Company Claim Dashboard is provided manually in all instances.
The Company generally relies on its legitimate interests as the lawful basis for processing personal data. The activities listed under “Uses” above are considered within its legitimate business interests and do not require your specific consent. The Company will balance its interests with those of individuals whose personal data it holds, conducting periodic assessments to ensure fairness. Direct marketing will cease upon objection from the recipient. For any new purposes, specific consent will be requested.
Other lawful bases for processing personal data include:
If the Company relies on your specific consent for processing your personal data, you may withdraw it at any time. Additional rights include:
The Company will not transfer or share your personal data with third parties, other than companies in the same group, unless legally obligated (e.g., to a government body).
The Company does not use cookies to identify its website users. Cookie preferences can be managed through your web browser.
All personal data is stored on our secure servers. We use appropriate procedures and security features to prevent unauthorized access. Personal data is retained as long as necessary for the purpose it was obtained. If you unsubscribe from any of the Company’s services, your personal data will be deleted, except where the Company is legally required to retain certain data for a minimum period.
