Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
The D’Light Lighting Design Award, operated by Designooor, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, register for the competition, or interact with our digital services.
By accessing or using our platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described below.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Data: name, email address, phone number, country, organization, and payment details.
- Project Data: submitted texts, images, videos, and documents related to your entry.
- Technical Data: browser type, IP address, device identifiers, and cookies to improve website performance.
We collect this data directly when you submit an entry or register, and automatically when you browse our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for the purposes of:
- Processing and evaluating award entries
- Communicating updates, confirmations, or results
- Publishing winning projects (with proper credit)
- Managing payments, invoices, and related services
- Improving our website and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with any third parties.
Limited sharing may occur only with:
- Jury members (for evaluation purposes)
- Technical service providers (for hosting, payment, or logistics)
All partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
4. Data Storage & Security
All collected data is stored on secure servers and protected against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
While we take reasonable steps to ensure data security, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Therefore, D’Light Lighting Design Award and Designooor are not liable for unauthorized access, data breaches, or technical failures beyond their reasonable control.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to improve performance and understand visitor behavior.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain features may not function properly as a result.
6. Data Retention
We retain submitted and registration data for as long as necessary to manage competition operations, archives, and award publications.
Participants may request data removal or correction by contacting info@dlightaward.com.
Once deleted, your data will no longer be recoverable.
7. Payment Information
Payments are securely processed via third-party providers such as PayPal or Stripe.
We do not store or access your full payment information.
All financial data is handled according to international security standards (PCI-DSS compliance).
8. Publication & Media Use
By submitting an entry, participants agree that basic information (designer name, project title, country, and images) may be published in online and print materials, including press and promotional content, with full credit.
No sensitive personal information will ever be shared publicly without consent.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms or media partners.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
Users are encouraged to review their respective policies.
10. Legal Disclaimer & Liability
While every effort is made to protect user data, D’Light Lighting Design Award and Designooor disclaim all liability for:
- Any loss, alteration, or unauthorized access to user data
- Technical malfunctions, service interruptions, or cybersecurity incidents
- Errors in third-party services (e.g., hosting, payment, or shipping providers)
By using our platform, you acknowledge and accept that participation and data transmission occur at your own risk.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new regulations or platform changes.
The most recent version will always be available on dlightaward.com.
Continued use of the platform after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For questions or privacy-related concerns, please contact:
✉️ info@dlightaward.com
🌐 www.dlightaward.com