The European Dog Owners Association recognizes and celebrates groundbreaking innovations in veterinary science and pet care across Europe. We honor veterinarians, researchers, and companies who push the boundaries of animal health through sustainable, safe, and transformative discoveries. This Privacy Policy describes our practices for collecting, using and protecting your information.

Collection of Information

Personal Information:
We collect personal information such as your name, email address, and company details when you:
– Submit entries for awards
– Register for our events
– Sign up for newsletters
– Create an account on our platform

Non-Personally Identifiable Information:
We collect information such as your browser type, language preferences, and visit timing to improve website functionality and user experience.

Use of Information

Award Process Management:

Evaluating award submissions
Coordinating with judges and experts
Managing communication with participants
Organizing award ceremonies and events

Content Personalization:

We use collected information to:
Customize content based on your interests
Provide relevant updates about awards and events
Improve our evaluation processes
Enhance user experience on our platform

Sharing of Information

Evaluation Panel:

We share submission information with our panel of veterinary experts and judges, who are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Research Partners:

We may share anonymized data with veterinary research institutions to advance the field of animal health care.

Data Protection

We implement robust security measures to protect:
Award submissions
Research data
Personal information
Evaluation results
All data is encrypted and stored securely following European data protection standards.

Your Rights

Access your personal information
Update your details
Request data deletion
Opt out of communications
Review submission status

Changes to Policy

We regularly update this policy to reflect:
New evaluation processes
Changed award categories
Updated security measures
Regulatory requirements

Contact

For questions or concerns, contact us at:
Awards: awards@europeandogownersaward.com
Support: support@europeandogownersaward.com
Privacy: privacy@europeandogownersaward.com

Conclusion
We are committed to protecting your privacy while maintaining the integrity of our award process. Your trust is essential to our mission of advancing veterinary science and pet care across Europe.
Last updated: February 2025