Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the NE High Street Heroes Awards ("we", "us", "our"), operated by First Connections, collects, uses and protects personal data submitted through ne-hsh-awards.co.uk.

1. Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it through our forms:

Nomination form — your name, email address, and details about the nominee.
Voting form — your name, email address, and award category preference.
Contact form — your name, email address, and message.
Sponsorship enquiry form — your name, email address, organisation, and budget details.

We do not use cookies, analytics scripts, or any third-party tracking on this website beyond Google Fonts (a webfont delivery service).

2. How We Use Your Data

To process nominations and votes for the 2026 awards.
To respond to your enquiries.
To contact you about the awards programme if you have opted in.

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Retention

Personal data submitted through forms is retained for the duration of the awards programme (until December 2026) and then securely deleted, unless you have consented to further contact.

4. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at awards@first-connections.co.uk.

5. Contact

Data controller: First Connections
Email: awards@first-connections.co.uk