Privacy and Terms of Use

This website is owned and operated by Halton Chamber of Commerce Ltd (Registered Office: 7th Floor, Municipal Building, Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QF) which acts as the data controller for this site. It serves as the official microsite for the Halton Business Awards.

Privacy Notice

We are committed to protecting your data. Any information you submit through our contact forms or newsletter signups is processed by our hosting provider, WordPress.com (Automattic), and delivered to the Halton Chamber team. This data is stored securely in our website backend to ensure your query is received and actioned.

Our data processing activities are governed by the main Chamber policy. You can read the full Halton Chamber of Commerce Privacy Policy at https://www.haltonchamber.co.uk/privacy-policy. This document outlines your rights under UK GDPR regarding access, rectification, and deletion of your data.

We only collect personal data for the purpose of responding to enquiries or sending information you have explicitly requested. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil these purposes. After this period, it is securely deleted in line with Chamber retention policies.

Terms of Use By using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These terms protect the integrity of the awards and the interests of the Chamber.

  • Intellectual Property: All branding, logos, and content related to the Halton Business Awards are the property of Halton Chamber of Commerce Ltd. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

  • Information Accuracy: We strive for accuracy regarding award categories and deadlines. The Chamber reserves the right to amend event details or dates without prior notice where reasonably necessary, including due to circumstances beyond its control.

  • External Links: This site links to the main Chamber website, sponsors, and partner businesses. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of non-Chamber websites.

  • Liability: Use of this site is at your own risk. Halton Chamber of Commerce Ltd will not be liable, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for technical errors or any loss resulting from the use of this website.

Cookies and Hosting

This site is hosted on WordPress.com. Because they provide the infrastructure, they use essential cookies for site security, performance, and to track basic visitor analytics. The Chamber does not set any additional tracking or marketing cookies on this site beyond those required by WordPress.com unless explicitly stated.

By using this site, you acknowledge that your data is processed on WordPress.com servers. For more details on how our host handles data, you can view the Automattic Privacy Policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. You can manage your preferences via the cookie banner on this site.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms or how we handle your data, please contact the Halton Chamber team at info@haltonchamber.co.uk or call 0333 358 3480.