Privacy Policy
National Charity Today Awards™ is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.
Last Updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
The National Charity Today Awards™ is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, submit an award nomination, purchase tickets, engage with sponsorship opportunities, or otherwise interact with the National Charity Today Awards™.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
The National Charity Today Awards™ is operated by CTN Events Ltd.
For the purposes of data protection law, CTN Events Ltd is the data controller for all personal data collected through this website.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information.
a. Website visitors
When you visit our website, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and interaction data
• Cookies and similar technologies
b. Award nominations
When you submit a nomination, we may collect:
• Name
• Email address
• Organisation name
• Role or position
• Nominee details
• Supporting statements and uploaded documents
Where nomination information includes personal data about third parties, you confirm you have authority to provide this information.
c. Ticket purchases
When purchasing tickets, we may collect:
• Name
• Email address
• Organisation
• Billing details
• Attendance and dietary information
Payment details are processed securely by third party payment providers. We do not store full card details.
d. Sponsorship enquiries and purchases
When enquiring about or purchasing sponsorship, we may collect:
• Contact name
• Organisation details
• Email address and telephone number
• Billing and invoicing information
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
• Administer award nominations and judging processes
• Manage ticket sales and event attendance
• Process sponsorship enquiries and agreements
• Communicate important information about the Awards
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our website and services
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
• Consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligation
Where consent is relied upon, it may be withdrawn at any time.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with:
• Trusted service providers including ticketing, payment and email platforms
• Judges and assessment panels where required for the awards process
• Professional advisers where necessary
All third parties are required to handle data securely and lawfully.
7. Data Storage and Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
• Nomination data is retained for the duration of the Awards cycle and a reasonable period afterwards
• Ticket and financial data is retained in line with legal and accounting requirements
• Marketing data is retained until you opt out
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent
10. Cookies
We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to improve performance. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
11. Third Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
CTN Events Ltd
Email: support@charitytoday.co.uk
Website: https://www.nationalcharitytodayawards.co.uk
© 2026 National Charity Today Awards™ • CTN Events Ltd
For questions or concerns about data privacy, please contact us at support@charitytoday.co.uk