Privacy Policy
At The NextGen Business Support Services Ltd we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our Business Start-Up Scheme.
Collection of Personal Information:
We collect personal information directly from you when you apply for participation in the Business Start-Up Scheme. This may include your name, age, gender, contact details, business information such as business name, sector/industry, years of trading, and any other relevant details provided by you.
Legal Basis for Processing:
The legal basis for processing your personal data is to fulfil the contract between you and The NextGen Business Support Services Ltd for participation in the business start-up scheme (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)). Additionally, we may process your personal data based on your consent, where applicable (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
Use of Personal Information:
We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:
To assess your eligibility for participation in the Business Start-Up Scheme.
To communicate with you regarding your application and participation in the scheme.
To provide you with access to scheme resources, including online training modules, networking events, masterclasses, coaching, and mentoring.
To analyse and improve our services and offerings to better meet the needs of participants.
Sharing of Personal Information:
We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering the Business Start-Up Scheme. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes specified by us and to maintain confidentiality.
Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. This is usually 3 years beyond the end date of your participation in the scheme, to enable us to track your businesses growth and report on the benefits of the scheme over time.
Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Your Rights:
Under GDPR laws you have the right to:
Access and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information at any time, where applicable.
To communicate these requests contact kathryn@thenextgen.co.uk and our data protection officer will be in touch via phone to verify your identity and safely carry out the request.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy notice or the processing of your personal information, please contact us at kathryn@thenextgen.co.uk
Updates to Privacy Notice:
We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this notice periodically for any updates.
By participating in the Business Start-Up Scheme, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy notice and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described herein.
Complaints:
If you consider that we have not complied with this policy or the relevant Legislation in respect of your personal data or someone else’s, you should raise the matter with our Data Protection Officer (Kathryn Hyde – kathryn@thenextgen.co.uk). Any such breach will be taken seriously and will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant Legislation.
You have the right to take any complaints about how we process your personal data to the Information Commissioner:
Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF
0303 123 1113.
For more details, please consult the relevant data protection legislation or address any questions, comments and requests regarding our data processing practices to our Data Protection Officer.
Date of Last Update: 06.05.2024
The NextGen Business Support Services Ltd.