Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Nextunit ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website nextunit.uno (the "Website") or use our services.

We value your trust and are committed to handling your personal data with transparency and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill in forms on our Website, including when booking consultations
• Contact us via email, telephone, or other communication channels
• Subscribe to our newsletters or marketing communications
• Respond to surveys or provide feedback

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, business address)
• Company information (company name, job title, industry)
• Information about your technology needs and business challenges
• Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This may include:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referral sources and exit pages
• Date and time of access

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

3.1 Provide and Improve Our Services

• Deliver the services you have requested
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Personalize your experience on our Website
• Improve our Website and services
• Develop new products, services, and features

3.2 Communications and Marketing

• Send administrative information, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies
• Send you marketing and promotional communications (with your consent where required by law)
• Process and deliver event registrations and attendance

3.3 Analytics and Research

• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Conduct research and statistical analysis
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3.4 Legal and Security

• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Protect against unauthorized or illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

4.1 Consent

We may process your personal data based on your consent, such as when you opt-in to receive marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

4.2 Contractual Necessity

We may process your personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing our consulting services.

4.3 Legitimate Interests

We may process your personal data based on our legitimate interests, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interests include:

• Improving and personalizing our services
• Marketing our services to existing clients and prospects
• Ensuring the security and proper functioning of our Website
• Conducting business analytics and research

4.4 Legal Obligation

We may process your personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as tax laws or in response to valid legal processes.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us.

5.2 Business Partners

We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions that may be of interest to you, always in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

5.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other third parties with your consent or at your direction.

6. International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your country.

When we transfer your personal information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection, such as:

• Transferring to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection by the UK Government
• Implementing appropriate contractual measures, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Obtaining your explicit consent to the proposed transfer

7. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the information and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
• Applicable legal requirements

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

9.1 Access and Information

You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy of this personal data.

9.2 Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

9.3 Erasure

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when the information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

9.4 Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the information.

9.5 Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit this information to another controller.

9.6 Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when the processing is based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

9.7 Automated Decision-Making

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

9.8 Withdrawal of Consent

Where we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information below, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Nextunit
3 Piccadilly
Manchester M1 3BN
United Kingdom

Email: privacy@nextunit.uno

Phone: +44 800 840 5509

13.1 Data Protection Officer

You can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@nextunit.uno.

13.2 Complaints

If you have a complaint about our use of your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection authority. However, we would appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us in the first instance.