SYNERGY NETWORKING EVENTS

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 15th February 2026

  1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Synergy Networking Events collects, uses and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Synergy is the data controller for personal data collected through Membership and events.

  1. DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Business name
  • Contact details (email, phone number, address)
  • Job title
  • Payment information
  • Attendance records
  • Website and social media links
  • Marketing preferences

We may also collect limited technical data when you use our Website.

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We process personal data to:

  • Administer Membership.
  • Manage events and Groups.
  • Process payments.
  • Maintain Member directories.
  • Communicate updates and news.
  • Promote Member businesses (where consent or legitimate interest applies).
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We rely on:

  • Contractual necessity (to provide Membership).
  • Legitimate interests (to operate networking services).
  • Consent (for marketing communications).
  • Legal obligations (for financial and regulatory compliance).
  1. SHARING YOUR DATA

We may share data with:

  • Area Directors.
  • Event venues.
  • Payment processors.
  • IT and CRM providers.
  • Professional advisers.

We do not sell personal data.

  1. MEMBER DIRECTORY

By joining Synergy, you consent to your business contact details being shared within the Membership directory for networking purposes.

Members are responsible for using directory information appropriately.

  1. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • During Membership.
  • For up to 6 years after termination for accounting and legal purposes.
  • Marketing data until consent is withdrawn.
  1. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Correct inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion (where legally permissible).
  • Restrict processing.
  • Object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
  1. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

  1. COOKIES

Our Website may use cookies for functionality and analytics.
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

  1. CONTACT

For data protection enquiries:

Email: linda@synergynetworkingevents.co.uk
Website: https://synergynetworkingevents.co.uk/