Global Fred Award & Certification Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in connection with both Global Fred Award (GFA) and Global Fred Certification (GFC) services.

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1. Information We Collect

When you use our website or participate in our award or certification services, we may collect the following types of information:​​

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a) Applicant / Nominee / Organization Information​

When submitting an award nomination or certification application, we may collect:

• Name of individual or organization

• Company or organization details (address, industry, business scope)

• Product or service descriptions

• Professional background, achievements, and qualifications

• Supporting materials related to evaluation

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b) Contact Information​

When you contact us or submit forms, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any additional information you choose to provide

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c) Automatically Collected Information​

We may collect certain technical data automatically, including:

• IP address

• Device and browser type

• Operating system

• Access time and pages visited

This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience.

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2. How We Use Your Information​

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Provision

• To process award nominations, certification applications, evaluations, and related services.​

Communication

• To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and communicate important information related to your participation.​

Service Improvement

• To analyze usage patterns and improve our website, evaluation systems, and overall user experience.​

Legal Compliance

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect our legal rights.

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3. Information Sharing and Disclosure​

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only in the following situations:​

Service Providers

• With trusted third-party providers who assist in website operation, technical support, or data processing. These parties are required to handle your information in accordance with this policy.​

Legal Requirements

• If required by law or legal process, we may disclose necessary information.​

Business Transfers

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, your information may be transferred as part of business assets.

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4. Information Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.​

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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6. Data Usage in Award and Certification

For transparency and recognition purposes:

• Certain information related to award recipients or certified organizations (such as name, achievements, or certification status) may be publicly displayed on our website or media platforms.

• Such disclosure is limited to professional and non-sensitive information necessary for recognition and credibility.

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7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@fredaward.com