Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 23, 2026

1. Introduction

The Australian Christian Business Awards ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with integrity. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data within our nomination portal.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you manually provide to us, including:

  • Professional History: Your work experience, business achievements, and professional background.
  • Account Details: Your email address and login credentials.
  • Media: Professional headshots or business-related images you choose to upload.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to facilitate the awards process and celebrate Kingdom excellence:

  • Public Directories: To showcase nominees and award winners.
  • Landing Page & Showcases: To feature our judging panel and highlight the professional backgrounds of those involved in the awards.
  • Communications: To send updates regarding your nomination or account via Resend.

4. Security and Data Protection

We prioritize the security of your data:

  • Encryption: Your email and password are stored using industry-standard encryption protocols.
  • Privacy of Credentials: Our system is architected so that even our internal team and administrators cannot view or access your plain-text password.
  • Infrastructure: Our platform is securely hosted and managed via Vercel.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the portal functions correctly, maintain your secure session, and analyze site traffic.

  • User Control: You have the right to manage your privacy. You can configure or disable cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the portal.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We partner with trusted providers to ensure a seamless experience:

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing of admin fees.
  • Vercel: For secure website and database hosting.
  • Resend: For reliable delivery of transactional emails and updates.