Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 11/08/2024
The Silicon Valley UX Awards (“SVUX.A,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://www.siliconvalleyuxawards.com (the “Site”) or interact with us.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to collect and use information under this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
• Register for an account
• Submit an entry for the awards
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us via email or through the Site
Types of personal information collected may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title
• Mailing address
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information about you when you visit the Site, such as:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring to website addresses
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Providing and Maintaining Services: To operate and maintain the Site and our services.
Communication: To contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may interest you.
Processing Entries: To manage and process entries submitted for the awards.
Improving Our Services: To understand how users interact with our Site to enhance user experience.
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements and protect our legal rights.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Site (“Service Providers”), provide services on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our Site is used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
b. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
c. Business Transfers
Personal information may be transferred during a merger, acquisition, or asset sale. We will provide notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
4. Data Security
We prioritize the security of your personal information and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights and Choices
a. Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. You can update your information by contacting us at [contact email].
b. Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in those communications or by contacting us directly.
c. Do Not Track Signals
Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
6. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and maintained on computers outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws differ. By providing your information, you consent to such transfers.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by SVUXA. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content of third-party sites or services, privacy policies, or practices.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us: