Last Updated: 23rd June 2026

1. Introduction

The Audio Production Awards ("APAs", "we", "us", "our") are operated by Audio UK Ltd.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit award entries, purchase tickets, register for an account, sign up to our mailing list, act as a judge, or otherwise interact with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how your information will be used.

2. Information About Us

The Audio Production Awards website is operated by Audio UK Ltd.

Company Registration Number: 06614180

Registered Address:

Website: www.theapas.com

Email: theapas@audiouk.org.uk

Audio UK Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through www.theapas.com and related APA services, including:

• Award entry submissions
• User accounts
• Judge accounts
• Ticket purchases
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Contact forms
• Event registrations
• Uploaded files and supporting materials

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third party websites linked from our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

4. Your Rights

Under UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your personal data is used
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data where applicable
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request transfer of your data to another organisation where technically feasible
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

If you have concerns about how we use your personal data, please contact us using the details provided above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

5. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company or organisation details
• Billing information
• Account login information
• Event registration information
• Ticket purchase information
• Newsletter subscription preferences
• Correspondence sent to us

Award Entry Information

When submitting entries to the Audio Production Awards, we may collect:

• Entry information
• Category selections
• Project information
• Supporting statements
• Uploaded audio files
• Uploaded images
• Uploaded documents
• Credits and contributor information

Judge Information

For judges we may collect:

• Name
• Contact details
• Professional biography
• Judging activity and scoring information

Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you use the website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Website usage information
• Login and security information

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely by Stripe and through invoicing systems where applicable.

We do not store full payment card details on our own systems.