At DesignDaily (“we,” “us,” or “the Organizer”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of participants in the DesignDaily Awards 2025 (“Awards”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you participate in the Awards, visit our website, or interact with us. By submitting an entry or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
We collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: When you register or submit an entry, we collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, company/organization name, and country of residence.
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Project Information: Details about your submitted projects, including descriptions, images, videos, and other materials you provide.
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Technical Information: Data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage patterns collected through cookies and similar technologies.
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Communication Data: Information from emails, inquiries, or other interactions with our team, including at awards@designdaily.net (mailto:awards@designdaily.net).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
We use your information to:
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Administer the Awards, including processing entries, verifying eligibility, and contacting participants.
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Promote the Awards by showcasing entries, longlists, shortlists, and winners on our website, social media (e.g., DesignDaily and CompetitionList platforms with over 250,000 followers), and other media.
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Communicate with you about your submission, updates, or winner notifications.
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Improve our services by analyzing website usage and participant feedback.
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Fulfill legal obligations or respond to inquiries from authorities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
We may share your information with:
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Co-organizers and Sponsors: Entities like Solearth, CompetitionList, Solearth Architecture, and Open Access Foundation may access limited data for Awards-related purposes.
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Service Providers: Third parties that assist with website hosting, payment processing, or marketing, under strict confidentiality agreements.
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Public Platforms: If you are a winner, longlisted, or shortlisted, your name, project details, and submitted materials may be publicly shared for promotional purposes.
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Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Participants are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Participants are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytics. These may track your browsing behavior to improve our services or deliver targeted content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytics. These may track your browsing behavior to improve our services or deliver targeted content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
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Opt out of promotional communications (though we may still send administrative messages).
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Request data portability or restrict processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at awards@designdaily.net (mailto:awards@designdaily.net). We will respond within 30 days, subject to legal requirements.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically up to 5 years after the Awards conclude, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Project materials may be retained indefinitely for archival and promotional purposes.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically up to 5 years after the Awards conclude, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Project materials may be retained indefinitely for archival and promotional purposes.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including where the Organizer and its partners operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to comply with applicable data protection laws.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including where the Organizer and its partners operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to comply with applicable data protection laws.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., CompetitionList). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., CompetitionList). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued participation in the Awards after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued participation in the Awards after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email awards@designdaily.net (mailto:awards@designdaily.net). We are available 24/7 and will respond as soon as possible.
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email awards@designdaily.net (mailto:awards@designdaily.net). We are available 24/7 and will respond as soon as possible.
Effective Date: April 13, 2025