Last Updated: 02/11/2025
Who We Are
Creative Industry Honours Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is the organiser of The Creative Industry Honours Gala.
Our website address is: https://cihgala.com
We are registered in England and Wales under company number [insert number].
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact hello@cihgala.com.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Complete a form (e.g. nominations, ticket enquiries, partnerships).
- Purchase tickets through our secure checkout.
- Subscribe to our updates or newsletters.
- Upload files or images (for example, when submitting a nomination).
We may also collect non-identifiable data such as browser type, device information, and general site usage analytics.
Comments and Interaction
We currently do not enable public commenting on our website.
If this feature becomes available in the future, any data shared through comments will be processed securely in line with this Privacy Policy.
Media Uploads
If you upload images or files (e.g., nomination materials), please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors may be able to extract location or metadata from publicly accessible images.
All uploaded content is stored securely and reviewed only by authorised CIHG team members or judges, and will not be made public without consent.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and monitor site performance.
Essential cookies help our site function properly, while optional cookies (like analytics) help us understand engagement and improve content.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content such as videos or images from trusted platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram).
Embedded content behaves as if you have visited those websites directly, which may collect data through their own cookies or tracking technologies.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
Who We Share Data With
We only share necessary data with secure third-party providers, such as:
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe) for ticket transactions.
- Email services for communications and event updates.
- Event management partners (judging, production, or logistics).
We do not sell or share your personal data with any unrelated third parties for marketing purposes.
How Long We Retain Data
Personal data collected through forms, ticket sales, or nominations will be retained only as long as necessary for event operations and legal obligations.
Nomination and judging data may be retained for historical or archival purposes, in line with data minimisation principles.
If you wish to request deletion of your data, please email hello@cihgala.com.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request access to your data.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for communications.
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
For all requests, contact: hello@cihgala.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Data submitted through our website may be processed by secure, GDPR-compliant third-party services (such as spam detection or analytics tools).
We ensure all partners adhere to UK data protection standards.
Updates to This Policy
We may occasionally update this policy to reflect legal, operational, or event-related changes. The latest version will always be available at https://cihgala.com/privacy-policy.