Effective Date: April 5, 2026
Detailer Awards (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through www.detailerawards.com and any related pages, forms, submissions, or communications.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our platform.
1. Who We Are
Detailer Awards is an awards and recognition platform celebrating excellence in vehicle detailing across categories such as automotive, marine, motorcycle, and related services.
Contact Information
Detailer Awards
P.O. Box 1411
Austell, GA 30168
Email: support@detailerawards.com
Phone: +1 (404) 587-8565
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide to Us
You may provide us with personal information when you:
- fill out a contact form
- submit a nomination
- apply for recognition or awards
- register for events
- sign up for updates or newsletters
- vote in promotions or awards-related features
- communicate with us by email, phone, or website forms
This information may include:
- name
- business name
- email address
- phone number
- mailing address
- social media handles
- professional profile details
- award submission materials
- photos, videos, or other content you choose to upload
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- referring website addresses
- general location data based on IP address
- cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- operate, maintain, and improve our website
- review nominations, submissions, and award entries
- communicate with you about your inquiries or submissions
- send announcements, updates, promotional emails, or event information
- process votes, registrations, or participation requests
- protect the integrity and security of our platform
- detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
- comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, and enhance user experience.
These technologies may help us:
- remember preferences
- measure site performance
- understand how visitors use our site
- improve marketing and outreach efforts
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the website function.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- with service providers who help us operate the website, email communications, hosting, analytics, or other business functions
- with event, awards, or administrative partners when necessary to carry out a submission, nomination, recognition, or program
- when required by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process
- to protect our rights, users, website security, or property
- as part of a business transfer, merger, restructuring, or asset sale, if applicable
6. Public Submissions and Recognition Features
Because Detailer Awards is a public-facing recognition platform, certain information submitted for nominations, profiles, honorees, event features, award listings, or promotional recognition may be displayed publicly.
This may include:
- nominee or honoree name
- business name
- city/state
- category information
- website or public-facing social media
- images or media submitted for recognition purposes
By submitting content to us, you confirm that you have the right to provide that content and allow us to use it in connection with Detailer Awards, including website display, promotion, and awards-related materials.
7. Email and Marketing Communications
If you contact us or sign up for updates, we may send you emails regarding:
- award announcements
- event updates
- platform news
- promotional opportunities
- important administrative notices
You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link, when available, or by contacting us directly.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
- maintain records of submissions, nominations, and participation
- resolve disputes
- enforce agreements
- comply with legal obligations
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, sponsors, partners, or external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. You should review their privacy policies separately.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
12. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of your data
- object to or limit certain uses of your data
- opt out of certain communications
To make a privacy-related request, contact us at support@detailerawards.com.
13. State Privacy Rights
If you reside in a state with applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights concerning access, correction, deletion, or opt-out choices related to your personal information. We will honor verified requests as required by applicable law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Detailer Awards
P.O. Box 1411
Austell, GA 30168
Email: support@detailerawards.com
Phone: +1 (404) 587-8565 Detailer Awards