Last updated: January 2025 · N3 Networking
1. Who We Are
N3 Networking is an online networking platform for freelancers, professionals and solopreneurs in the South East of England. We are the data controller for the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name, email address and business/trading name (collected at registration).
- Your professional sector and location (county in SE England).
- Communications you send us via a contact form or by email.
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type and usage data, collected automatically via cookies.
- Any content you voluntarily post as part of your member profile.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Set up and manage your N3 Networking membership account.
- Enable you to connect and communicate with other members.
- Send you platform updates, event notifications and relevant communications.
- Improve and develop our platform and services.
- Comply with our legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contract: Processing necessary to provide you with our membership services.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform and communicate relevant updates to members.
- Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing communications.
- Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data by law.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:
- Other N3 members, to the extent that you make your profile visible on the platform.
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. email platforms, hosting providers) who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
- Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your membership is active, or as necessary to provide our services. If you cancel your membership, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 90 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Data portability — receive your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact form on our home page.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies to ensure our platform functions correctly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how our platform is used, helping us to improve our service. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to members by email. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.
10. Contact & Complaints
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us via our website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe we have not handled your data appropriately.