Last updated: May 2026
DESIGNOOOR FZE is a registered entity based in the United Arab Emirates. D’Light Lighting Design Award is operating division and initiative conducted under the licensed activities of DESIGNOOOR FZE. All services, award programs, content, and related activities provided under D’Light Lighting Design Award are owned, managed, and operated by DESIGNOOOR FZE, and are subject to the applicable laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates.
The D’Light Lighting Design Award, operated by DESIGNOOOR FZE, 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.
- Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information:
Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, country of residence, organization/affiliation, and professional role (Professional, Student, or Academic).
Project Data: Submitted texts, images, videos, 3D models, descriptions, and supporting documents related to your entry.
Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, device identifiers, and cookies to improve website performance.
Communication Data: Any correspondence you send to us via email or through our website.
We collect this data directly when you register, submit an entry, or contact us, and automatically when you browse our website.
- How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for the purposes of:
- Processing and evaluating award entries
- Communicating updates, confirmations, deadlines, and results
- Publishing winning and shortlisted projects (with proper designer credit)
- Managing payments, invoices, and related administrative services
- Improving our website and user experience
- Maintaining archives and historical records of past competitions
- Verifying compliance with our Terms & Conditions (including AI usage and originality requirements)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with any third parties.
Limited sharing may occur only with:
- Jury members(for evaluation purposes, shared anonymously where possible)
- Technical service providers(for hosting, payment processing, or logistics), all bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements
- Partner platforms(Designooor and Universal Lighting Platform) for publication and promotional purposes as outlined in our Terms & Conditions
- Payment Information
Payments for nomination packs and add-on services on the D’Light Lighting Design Award website are securely processed through our third-party payment providers. D’Light Lighting Design Award and its operating company, DESIGNOOOR FZE, do not store or have access to your full payment card details. All payment transactions are processed directly by the payment service provider.
Payment processing is conducted through systems that comply with internationally recognized payment security standards, including PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) , ensuring the protection and confidentiality of your financial information.
For questions regarding payment processing, please contact us directly.
- 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 FZE are not liable for unauthorized access, data breaches, or technical failures beyond their reasonable control, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Participants expressly acknowledge that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure. The organizer and it’s divisions shall not be held liable for any unauthorized access, data breach, or loss of data resulting from cyberattacks, hacking, or other malicious activities beyond its reasonable control, provided that the organizer has maintained industry-standard security measures.
- 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.
- Data Retention
We retain submitted project data and registration data for as long as necessary to manage competition operations, maintain archives, publish award results, and comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
Participants may request data removal or correction by contacting info@dlightaward.com. Once deleted, your data will no longer be recoverable. However, published content (such as winner announcements and yearbook features) may remain in archival form as part of the award’s permanent record, with identifying information limited to designer name, project title, and country.
- Publication & Media Use
By submitting an entry, participants agree that basic information (designer name, project title, entry description, credits, country, and submitted images) may be published in online and print materials, including press releases, social media, digital yearbooks, exhibitions, and promotional content, with full credit given to the designer.
This usage is governed by the non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license granted to DESIGNOOOR FZE under Section 3 of our Terms & Conditions.
No sensitive personal information (such as email address, phone number, or payment details) will ever be shared publicly without explicit consent.
- 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 privacy policies.
- Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to our retention obligations)
- Withdraw consent for certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@dlightaward.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Legal Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
While every effort is made to protect user data, the organizer and it’s divisions 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, as further detailed in Section 10 (Limited Liability) of our Terms & Conditions.
- Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any dispute arising from this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of UAE, consistent with Section 14 (Governing Law & Jurisdiction) of our Terms & Conditions.
- Third-Party Media & Press Coverage
Following the official winners’ announcement, Designooor FZE, D’Light Lighting Design Award and Universal Lighting Platform (ULP) publishes winner names, project titles, images, and descriptions on its website, digital yearbook, social media channels, and partner platforms. This information is publicly accessible.
Third-party media outlets, blogs, journalists, and influencers may independently report on or republish winner information based on these public announcements.
The organizer and divisions does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:
- Any content published by third-party media regarding winners or the award
- The accuracy, completeness, or fairness of third-party coverage
- Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or modification of winner images by third parties
- Any claims, damages, or disputes arising between winners and third-party media
Winners and participants acknowledge and agree that:
- Third-party media coverage is beyond the control of the organizer and it’s divisions
- Any disputes regarding third-party use of winner content must be resolved directly with the respective media outlet
- The organizer and divisions shall not be liable for any consequences arising from third-party media coverage
The organizer and it’s divisions encourages winners to review their own rights regarding image usage and to contact third-party media directly if they have concerns about unauthorized use.
- Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new regulations, platform changes, or operational requirements. 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.
- Contact
For questions, privacy-related concerns, or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
✉️ info@dlightaward.com
🌐 www.dlightaward.com