SIERA Awards

Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 06.06.2025

Privacy Policy Overview

This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you use our website and submit applications for the SIERA Awards. By accessing or using the website and application portal, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us when using our website, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Organization name
  • Project details
  • Any other voluntarily provided info.

Automatically Collected Information

We may also automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed.
  • Date and time of access
How the Information Is Used

We use the information collected for various purposes, including:

  • Processing and evaluating award applications.
  • Communicating with you about the event
  • Improving and optimizing the website
  • Ensuring the security of our website and users
  • Complying with legal obligations
Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy or when required by law.

Your information may be shared with:

  • Event organizers
  • Judges and evaluators
  • Our in-house web development team and marketing team.
  • Legal authorities, if required
Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

User Choices

You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the website.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the website with the effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at awards@siera-alliance.org.

Last updated: 06.06.2025

Privacy Policy Summary

At the SIERA Awards, your privacy and data protection are a top priority. As part of the EUTECH network, we comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legal frameworks to ensure that your personal data is handled with transparency and care.

We collect and process personal data only when necessary—for example, when you submit applications, sign up for newsletters, contact us through forms, or engage with us via our website or social media platforms. Data may include contact details, project information, and technical data like IP address or browser type. We also use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar) to enhance your experience and improve our services.

Your data is never sold. It may be shared only with trusted service providers or event partners under strict data protection agreements. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data at any time, and you may opt out of communications or revoke consent where applicable.

We continually review and update our practices to stay aligned with the highest data protection standards.