Privacy Notice
Effective Date: 1st June 2025
Aylesham Business Network (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Business name and role/title
- Communication preferences
- Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide networking opportunities and updates
- Manage events and communications
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve our website and services
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g. subscribing to our mailing list)
- Our legitimate interests (e.g. promoting local businesses)
- Compliance with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, website hosts) under strict data protection agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing or request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at: sara@slswillsandmore.co.uk (chair)
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:
Aylesham Business Network
Sara Sheppard (chair) of SLS Wills and More Ltd
Email – sara@slswillsandmore.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk