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PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 16 May 2026 • Effective immediately

1. WHO WE ARE

Accolade ("we", "us", "our") is a trading name of Refine Events Ltd, registered in England and Wales. We operate the platform at accolade.live. Our registered address is available on request by emailing hello@accolade.live.

We are the data controller for personal data collected through our website and platform. Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at privacy@accolade.live.

2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

Account Data

When you create an account or request a demo, we collect your name, email address, organisation name, and any other information you provide during signup.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use the platform, including pages visited, features used, session duration, browser type, device type, and IP address.

Event Data

Data you enter into the platform about your events, including nominee information, guest lists, judge details, sponsor details, and ceremony schedules. This data is controlled by your organisation and we process it on your behalf.

Payment Data

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers. We retain your billing email, plan type, and transaction history.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Accolade platform
  • Process your account registration and demo requests
  • Send you service-related communications (account alerts, security notices, system updates)
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Improve the platform based on usage patterns
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your event data for advertising.

4. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data under the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide the platform services you signed up for
  • Legitimate interest: Analytics to improve our service, fraud prevention, and platform security
  • Consent: Marketing communications (you can withdraw consent at any time)
  • Legal obligation: Tax records, regulatory compliance

5. DATA SHARING

We share data only with:

  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Hosting providers: Server infrastructure (UK-based)
  • Email service providers: Transactional emails

All third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements. We do not transfer data outside the UK/EEA unless adequate safeguards are in place.

6. DATA RETENTION

Active account data is retained for the duration of your subscription. After cancellation, your data is retained for 90 days to allow export, then permanently deleted. Financial records are retained for 7 years as required by UK law.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (right to be forgotten)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@accolade.live. We will respond within 30 days.

8. COOKIES

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We use analytics cookies to understand how the platform is used. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

9. SECURITY

We protect your data with encryption at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2+), secure session management, access controls, and regular security reviews. Our servers are hosted in the UK.

10. CHILDREN

Accolade is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email. The "last updated" date at the top always reflects the current version.

12. CONTACT

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@accolade.live.

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