Last Updated: January 17, 2026

National Excellence Council (“NEC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals and organizations that interact with our website, nomination processes, sponsorship enquiries, and related services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal and organizational information when you visit our website, submit a nomination, express interest in sponsorship, or communicate with us.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information
When you submit forms on our website, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Organisation name

• Job title or designation

• Business address

• Industry sector

• City and state

Nomination Information
If you submit a nomination, we may collect additional details such as:

• Business profile

• Professional achievements

• Financial or operational information (if relevant to evaluation)

• Documents, certificates, or evidence of impact

• Media links, portfolios, or supporting materials

Technical Information
We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on site

• Cookies and tracking data

This helps us improve user experience and website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process nominations and evaluate eligibility

• To communicate with nominees and sponsors

• To verify information submitted

• To inform users about award updates, events, and announcements

• To manage sponsorship enquiries

• To improve website functionality

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following situations:

• With independent jury members for award evaluation

• With media partners for coverage of awardees

• With service providers assisting in event management

• When required by law or government authorities

Your personal data will never be shared for commercial advertising without your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure servers

• Encrypted communications

• Restricted access to sensitive information

• Internal confidentiality policies

However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against cyber risks.

5. Cookies Policy

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve website performance

• Track user behaviour

• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

• Award processing

• Legal compliance

• Record keeping

• Future communications (if you opt in)

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Opt out of communications

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@nationalexcellencecouncil.com

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or media partners. NEC is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

9. Updates to This Policy

NEC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns, please contact:

National Excellence Council
Email: info@nationalexcellencecouncil.com
Website: www.nationalexcellencecouncil.com