At Next Leadership we are committed to protecting and respecting your data privacy. This policy outlines the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Please read the following to understand our processes regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. 

Our principles 

We will only process your data for purposes that are legal and fair. All processing undertaken will be necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. We will make you fully aware of the extent of our processing of personal data at the point of collection in a transparent and easy to understand way. We will also inform you of the possible trusted third-party recipients of your data and will provide you with the safeguards and controls applied to the processing and retention of your data. 

Your data will only be processed for the specific and legitimate process for which it was collected. If we propose to use your data for a different purpose, we will seek to obtain your consent. 

We will endeavour to use anonymised data where possible. If your data is found to be inaccurate, it will be corrected as soon as reasonably possible. 

We will not store your data longer than is needed for the legitimate activity for which it is held. Data retention periods for each type of data are held centrally by us and are in line with legal requirements. 

Next Leadership will ensure your data is protected against unauthorised use and accidental loss, destruction or damage. We also keep your data confidential. It will not be disclosed to unauthorised third parties without a clear reason and in accordance with the consent you give. 

When we process your data 

We ensure data is only processed when it satisfies one of a number of legal conditions. 

We will only process your data when you have freely given specific, informed and clear agreement. You are able to withdraw this consent at any time. Whenever you give consent, we will keep a record of when and how this was given. 

If you are a guardian of a minor, we will only process the data of the minor when you have freely given specific, informed and clear agreement. You are able to withdraw this consent at any time. Where possible, we will also ensure that consent documentation is appropriate for the minor, so that they can also understand our requirements for consent. Whenever you give consent, we will keep a record of when and how this was given. 

We will never process your data if there is any reason to believe that doing so would prejudice you. 

On occasion, Next Leadership processes may require the processing of sensitive data. All sensitive data will be handled in accordance with legal requirements, best practice and the appropriate safeguards. 

Your data rights 

You have the right to request information about whether your personal data is processed by, or on behalf of Next Leadership. This includes the right to be provided with a copy and a description of the data in a clearly understandable format. 

You have the right to require us to correct any inaccurate information held about you. If you request a change to your data, it will be actioned as soon as is reasonably possible once your identity has been verified. 

You can request all personal data relating to you is deleted where it is no longer needed by Next Leadership for the purposes for which it was collected. 

You can request that Next Leadership stop processing personal data where your interests override that of Next Leadership. This does not apply if Next Leadership are required by law to process your data. 

How we process your data 

We email you to keep you up to date with news from Next Leadership. This data is held in our database and in specialised communication platforms. 

We keep a record of events, courses and groups you have registered with and the dates you attended. We may contact you about upcoming activities which may be of interest to you. 

We hold historical financial data, in accordance with law. 

Your information will always be stored and used in compliance with the relevant data protection legislation.

How to contact us 

If you have any questions regarding this policy or the processing of your data, please contact: 

The Data Protection Officer 
Next Leadership Consulting