Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information through this website, which is used to accept award nominations and applications and to support judging of submissions.
Information we collect
- Account information: if you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from your Google account.
- Submission information: the details you or a nominator provide in a nomination or application form, which may include contact information, employment and education history, community involvement, references, and similar details relevant to evaluating a submission.
How we use this information
We use the information we collect to:
- Administer the nomination, application, and judging process;
- Contact nominees, applicants, or references as part of that process;
- Allow designated administrators and judges to review and score submissions; and
- Maintain the security and integrity of this website.
How we store and share information
Submissions are stored in a private, access-controlled Google Sheet. We do not sell your information, and we do not share it with third parties except as needed to run the awards program (for example, so a judge can review an application). Our use of information received via Google Sign-In complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.
Cookies
We use a single essential cookie to keep you signed in. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Your choices
You may ask us to access, correct, or delete information you've submitted by contacting us at the address below.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information can be sent to [email protected].