NEXT BUSINESS LTD RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY
Next Business Ltd (“we,” “us,”
or “our”) is registered in the United Kingdom under registration number, 11611747, and our registered office is
at 71-75 Shelton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
PURPOSE
We are committed to maintaining the accuracy,
confidentiality, and security of our users’ personal information. This Privacy
Policy describes the personal information that we collect from or about our
users, how we use that information, and to whom it is disclosed.
This Policy is designed to comply with the privacy requirements established by
the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), as well as with all applicable
laws around the world that are intended to protect an individual’s privacy. It
supports our need to collect information from our users as necessary for our
performance of business services and functions, while also recognizing a user’s
right to have their information handled in a way that protects the privacy of
their personal information. You may learn more about the GDPR here: https://www.eugdpr.org/
COMMENCEMENT
For purposes of this Policy, a
user may also be referred to as “you,” “your,” or “data subject.” This Policy
will commence from 16-06-2018. It replaces all other policies relating to the
use of a user’s personal data, whether such a policy was made in writing or
oral.
APPLICATION
Legal requirements may vary from country to country. This
Policy applies to all users of our website, even those who access our site from
a location outside of the European Union.
DEFINITIONS
We find the below terms
relevant and important to the understanding and execution of this Policy. The
following terms may be used or referenced in this Policy and can be further
defined pursuant to Article 4 of the GDPR.
Personal Data: any
information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data
subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified,
directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a
name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one
or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental,
economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
Controller: the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other
body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of
the processing of personal data.
Processor: a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other
body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
Recipient: a natural or
legal person, public authority, agency or other body, to which the personal
data are disclosed, whether a third party or not.
Third Party: a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body
other than the data subject, controller, processor, or persons who, under the
direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process
personal data.
Processing: any operation
or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal
data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording,
organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval,
consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise
making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or
destruction.
Profiling: any form of
automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to
evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular
to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at
work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests,
relatability, behaviour, location, or movements.
Filing System: any
structured set of personal data which are accessible according to specific
criteria, whether centralized, decentralized, or dispersed on a functional or
geographical basis.
INFORMATION
COLLECTED
We only collect information
that is necessary for one or more of our legitimate business functions or
activities. The information we collect from our users may include:
• Personal identification data, including, but not limited to, your name,
gender, date of birth, nationality, and military status, if applicable.
• Personal identification data
that is considered “special” by nature including, but not limited to, your
race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Contact information,
including, but not limited to, your permanent address, mailing address,
telephone number(s), and email address;
• Account login information
including, but not limited to, your login credentials.
• Information relating to the
business(es) you wish to buy or sell on our site including, but not limited to,
business name, address, and telephone number; business and property
description; financial performance statements, turnover, inventory valuation,
business valuation, and related records; outstanding legal obligations;
incorporation documents; information regarding your officers and directors;
business industry preferences; status of your business and property; purchasing
preferences and history; and your anticipated buy or sale price.
• Network traffic data
including, but not limited to, your IP address, identification numbers,
location data, cookies, online identifiers, language settings, and device
identification.
• Financial information
provided by you including, but not limited to, bank account and credit card
information.
• Information you voluntarily
share with us including, but not limited to, suggestions, reviews, opinions,
and feedback.
• Images, documents, or videos
you voluntarily share with us including, but not limited to, photographs and
documents shared with us regarding your business for sale or provided in your
profile account.
• Social media links or
content you voluntarily share with us including, but not limited to, images,
contacts, and written content.
• We may also collect
information from third party channels including, without limitation, factual
research our employees perform on you or your business, or from your interactions
with our employees.
The information collected is
considered “personal data” as defined by Article 4(1) of the GDPR.
SHARED
INFORMATION
We find the below terms
relevant and important to the understanding and execution of this Policy. The
following terms may be used or referenced in this Policy and can be further
defined pursuant to Article 4 of the GDPR:
We will never sell your
personal information, although it may be shared from time to time, and only
when necessary to perform a legitimate business function. We may provide your
personal information data that we have collected on our website to third party
service providers to help us deliver and promote products, information,
services, marketing, or other legitimate business functions. We will have a
written agreement with each third party confirming on what basis they will use
your personal information and we will ensure that there are adequate safeguards
and processes in place to protect your personal data.
HOW
INFORMATION IS USED
We collect and process personal information
from our users so that we may perform our business functions and provide
services to the user. We will collect and process your personal data in
compliance with the GDPR. We may use a user’s personal information to perform
the following:
General Use:
• To facilitate billing and
payment collection for our services, if applicable.
• To market relevant
businesses, products, and/or services to you based on your preferences selected
during the creation or use of your profile account.
• To allow our employees or
representatives to provide business services in accordance to your contract.
• To comply with legal
obligations arising out of the performance of our business services to you.
• To perform background checks
as permitted or required by applicable law.
• To defend any legal claims
to which we are subject.
• Any
other legitimate business functions or activities.
Business-Specific Use:
•
To
identify, assess, or evaluate a user’s preferences and interest against buying
and/or selling opportunities posted on our website.
• To allow buyers to browse,
search, and view “for sale” postings other seller-related information or
documents.
• To allow sellers to browse,
search, and view buyers’ profiles and other buyer-related information or
documents.
• To facilitate the contact
between buyers, sellers, and other users for purposes of buying or purchasing
businesses, products, or services.
• User's personal data is used
by our company for marketing and operational purposes.
Your information and data may
also be used by business affiliates or partners in order to assist in the
listing and selling of property, but only with your consent.
RETENTION
OF PERSONAL DATA
In compliance with Article
5(1)(e) of the GDPR, we keep your personal information for the period necessary
to fulfil the purposes for which it has been collected. We may retain and use
your data to inform you of new businesses for sale based on your preferences,
in the event you have consented to us doing so.
SECURITY
We take precautions to protect your personal information. Our website is provided through GoDaddy and is secured through a Secure Sockets Layer (“SSL”) Certificate, which ensures the security of data sent via the Internet using encryption.
YOUR
RIGHTS
The
GDPR was created to protect your privacy rights. You have the right to access,
rectify, object to, or erase the data maintained by us pursuant to Articles 12
– 23 of the GDPR. You may request a change to your personal data by contacting
us by telephone, email, or mail correspondence.
Next Business Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street,
London,
United
Kingdom.
WC2H
9JQ
Tel:
02033023040
info@next businesses.co.uk
If you believe our processing of your personal data infringes data protection
laws, you have a legal right to initiate a complaint with a supervisory
authority responsible for data protection in accordance with Article 77 of the
GDPR.
COOKIES
Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be
stored on your computer when you visit our website. Most browsers allow you to
refuse and delete cookies. You can find more information regarding cookies here: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
DATA
PROTECTION OFFICER
If you have questions or
concerns regarding this Policy, your personal information, or how we may use
it, please contact us by writing to our “Data Protection Officer” at the
previously stated address or email. Our data protection officer is responsible for
overseeing this Policy and privacy notice.
AMENDMENTS
We may update this Policy from time to time by publishing a new version on its website. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of this Policy.