Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Xperience Design Awards (XDA). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled safely and responsibly. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of GDPR compliance is:
Xperience Design Awards,
Dubai, UAE..
For any privacy-specific concerns, you can reach out to our Data Protection Officer at contact@xdawards.com.


3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Your name, address, email address, and telephone number.
  • Entry Information: Details about the submissions you make to our awards.
  • Interaction Data: Information on your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, device information, and browsing data through cookies

4. Purpose of Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To administer your participation in the awards.
  • To communicate with you about your entries or other related services.
  • To improve our website and services.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Contractual Necessity: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
  • Legal Obligation: The processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
  • Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.


7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access your personal data.
  • The right to have your personal data corrected or deleted.
  • The right to object to or restrict processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, protecting your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.


9. Third-Party Access

Your data may be shared with third parties only in ways that are described in this privacy policy, and we ensure they comply with similar safeguards.


10. International Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries outside of the European Economic Area. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website


12. Contact Us

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at [Contact Email] or by mail using the details provided above.