Cookie Policy
- introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Beauty Full Awards™ uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website www.beautyfullawards.com.
By continuing to browse or use this site, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined below.
Cookies help us deliver key site features such as secure award entries, shopping cart functionality, and user login preferences. They also allow us to analyse site traffic and improve your browsing experience.
2. what are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They allow websites to recognise you, remember preferences, and deliver a smoother user experience.
Some cookies are essential for our site to work properly; others help us analyse usage to enhance performance.
3. types of cookies we use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function – for example:
• Checking whether your browser accepts cookies.
• Maintaining secure login sessions.
• Remembering your basket contents or entry form progress.
Functional Cookies
Used to remember your name, email address, and website (if you leave a comment or register). These last up to one year for your convenience.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors navigate the site, helping us improve usability and content quality across our beauty, hair, and aesthetics award categories.
Marketing Cookies
Occasionally, we use tracking pixels to show relevant updates or ads to visitors interested in beauty industry events, competitions, and award entries.
4. website functionality
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will test whether your browser accepts cookies. This file contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in, several cookies save your login information and display settings.
• Login cookies last for two days.
• Display preference cookies last for one year.
• “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
If you log out, these cookies are automatically removed.
When editing or publishing content, an additional cookie (non-personal) may be stored to record the post ID you just edited. It expires after one day.
5. embedded content from third-party sites
Some pages may include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, or articles.
These behave exactly as if you visited the external site directly.
Such third parties may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. This includes platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, or PayPal when used to display or process media or payments.
6. data sharing & retention
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognise follow-up approvals automatically.
Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal details at any time (except username). Administrators can also view and manage user information when necessary.
7. your rights
You have the right to:
• Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Ask us to delete personal data where legally permissible.
• Opt-out of non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
Note: some essential cookies are required for secure login and payment processing. Disabling them may affect site performance.
8. e-commerce & payment cookies
During checkout, cookies allow us to:
• Track products and award entries viewed.
• Calculate shipping, taxes, and totals.
• Keep items in your basket as you browse.
When purchasing, you may be asked to provide personal details (name, billing address, email, phone, and payment info). This data is used to:
• Process and confirm orders or entries.
• Prevent fraud and ensure payment security.
• Improve the user experience and product offerings.
We retain order data for up to six years for tax and accounting compliance.
9. third-party services
We use PayPal and other secure payment providers to process transactions.
Relevant order details (purchase total, billing info) are shared with PayPal only to complete payment securely.
See PayPal’s Privacy Policy for details.
10. who has access
Authorised members of the Beauty Full Awards™ team (administrators and store managers) can access necessary information such as:
• Order details (what was purchased, when, and where it’s sent).
• Customer contact and billing information.
Access is limited strictly to order management, refund processing, and customer support.
11. managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
To learn more, visit www.aboutcookies.org or your browser’s help section.
Disabling cookies may affect your ability to log in, submit entries, or make purchases.
12. contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our site, please contact:
Beauty Full Awards Support
info@beautyfullawards.com
www.beautyfullawards.com