Animal Star Awards

Last Updated: 2026

The Animal Star Awards (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of all users of the Animal Star Awards website and nominations platform.

The Animal Star Awards is operated by Animal Star Events Ltd.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:

Submit a nomination

Complete an entry form

Register to attend an event

Purchase tickets, tables or sponsorship packages

Contact us via email, telephone or online forms

The information collected may include:

Full name

Postal address

Email address

Telephone number

Organisation name

Billing address (where applicable)

Please note: We do not store credit or debit card details. Payment processing is handled securely by our authorised third-party payment providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

To administer award nominations and entries

To manage event registrations and ticket purchases

To communicate important information regarding the awards

To provide customer service and respond to enquiries

To announce finalists and winners (where applicable)

To send relevant updates about current and future Animal Star Awards events and services

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interest.

3. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data.

Your information may be shared only where necessary with:

The Animal Star Awards team

The independent judging panel (for the purpose of judging entries)

Authorised service providers supporting event administration

We will only disclose personal data to third parties where:

You have given explicit consent; or

We are legally required to do so.

Nominators

We will not disclose the identity or details of a nominator to the nominee or any third party without prior consent, unless the nominator has indicated that they do not wish to remain anonymous.

Nominees

Nominee information may be accessed by the Animal Star Awards team and the independent judging panel for the purposes of administering and judging the awards. We will not share nominee information with any other third party without prior consent, unless required by law.

4. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

Object to or restrict processing of your data

Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Animal Star Events Ltd
185 Lovedean Lane
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO8 9RT

Email: animalstarawards@gmail.com

5. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including sponsors, partners, nominees and award winners.

Please note that these websites operate under their own privacy policies. We do not accept responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their policies before submitting any personal data.

6. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you via email.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed of any updates.

8. Contact

If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Animal Star Events Ltd
185 Lovedean Lane
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO8 9RT

Email: animalstarawards@gmail.com