Premier Networking

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 February 2026
Who we are
Premier Networking (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a not-for-profit business networking community based in Liverpool city centre. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data when you use our website or contact us.

Data controller
Premier Networking is the data controller for the personal data we process.
Contact: hello@premiernetworking.co.uk
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us using the details above.

What personal data we collect

We may collect and process:

Identity & contact data: name, business name, job title, email address, phone number, business address.
Enquiry data: information you include in contact forms, visitor requests, membership enquiries and messages.
Event/attendance data: the group you visit, meeting date, dietary/accessibility notes you voluntarily provide.
Marketing preferences: whether you’ve opted in/out of marketing.
Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, referral source, pages visited (via cookies/analytics).

How we collect your data

When you fill in forms on our website (contact, “visit a group”, membership enquiry, newsletter sign-up).
When you email or call us.
Automatically via cookies and analytics (see Cookies section below).

Why we use your data (lawful bases)

We only use your data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR, including:

Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries, manage visitor invitations, run our groups, improve our website, prevent fraud and keep the site secure.
Contract (or steps to enter a contract): where you apply for membership, book/attend a meeting, or request services we provide.
Consent: for email marketing/newsletters (where required).
Legal obligation: where we must keep records for legal, regulatory or tax purposes.

What we use your data for

Responding to enquiries and visitor requests.
Administering membership and weekly group operations.
Sending meeting information you request (e.g., time/location, what to expect).
Sending newsletters/updates if you opt in.
Improving our website and understanding usage (analytics).
Protecting our site, preventing misuse and maintaining security.

Marketing

If you opt in, we may send you emails about Premier Networking news, meetings, and charity activity.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us at hello@premier-networking.com.

We do not sell your data.

Sharing your data

We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us run our website and operations, such as:

Website/hosting provider: Ambos Digital Ltd
Email/newsletter provider: Microsoft 365
Analytics provider: Google Analytics
Payment processor (if applicable): GoCardless

These providers process data under contract and only for our instructions.

We may also disclose data if required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect rights, safety and security.

International transfers

Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example, adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses) to protect your information.

Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

Enquiries/visitor requests: typically up to 6 years after last contact.
Membership records: for the duration of membership and a reasonable period afterwards for admin/audit purposes (up to 6 years may apply for certain records).
Marketing: until you opt out/unsubscribe.

Your rights (UK GDPR)

You have rights to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (in certain circumstances)
Restrict processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Data portability (in certain circumstances)
Withdraw consent (where consent is the basis)

To exercise your rights, contact [email]. We may need to verify your identity.

Complaints

If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, contact us first. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (the UK regulator).

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Make the site work properly
Understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
Remember preferences (where applicable)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and/or our cookie banner .

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices; please read their privacy policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.