Our Privacy Policy

We respect the privacy of the award applicants therefore we are committed to the following privacy policy, which is designed to give you peace of mind and confidence.

Who operates the Cornwall Business Awards website?
The Cornwall Business Awards website is operated by Cornwall Development Company. Cornwall Development Company’s registered office address is Cornwall Development Company, Bickford House, South Wheal Crofty, Station Road, Pool, Redruth TR15 3QG

How does Cornwall Business Awards protect applicant information?
All the information you give us is protected by a secure server. The secure server software SSL (Secure Socket Layers) encrypts all information you enter before it is sent to us. The information is only de-crypted when it reaches our server. We also have a Firewall (security software) in place to protect our internal information from the Internet. All staff have undertaken data protection training and are aware of the company’s data protection policy.

Does the Cornwall Business Awards site use cookies?
Yes, Cornwall Business Awards uses ‘temporary cookies’, which are only used during the log in process. A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a web server to store on a web browser so it can later be read back from that browser. This is useful for having the browser remember some specific information (ref. Cookie Central). The following statement is from Google Inc regarding their Google Analytics software: “This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.”

In the course of providing the Cornwall Business Awards service, Cornwall Development Company may also be required to share your information with other third parties – for example (but not limited to) their technical advisors and database operator. Cornwall Development Company will only disclose your information to any independent third parties with your express permission or when so ordered by a Court or Tribunal of competent jurisdiction. Any third parties that have access to your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy will be required to protect your information at least as strictly as Cornwall Development Company and will not be permitted to disclose your information in any way, other than with your permission.

Cornwall Development Company shall not share your information and will not sell or rent your information to third parties for marketing purposes. If you have any questions relating to our privacy policy, or, if at any time you believe that Cornwall Business Awards has not adhered to this privacy policy please let us know. Write to us at: Cornwall Business Awards, Bickford House, South Wheal Crofty, Station Road, Pool, Redruth TR15 3QG