Privacy Policy

Next Wave Hospitality

Effective date: January 1st 2026

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1. Introduction

Next Wave Hospitality (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you:

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• Register for our events or roundtables

• Attend our events (in person or online)

• Engage with our content or community

• Communicate with us

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We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Who we are

Next Wave Hospitality is a hospitality community platform that brings together hotel professionals through events, roundtables, and thought leadership.

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For the purpose of data protection law, Next Wave Hospitality is the data controller of your personal data.

For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
📧 [Insert contact email]

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3. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

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a) Registration and event data

When you register for an event, we may collect:

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• Full name

• Job title

• Company name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Industry role or interests

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b) Event participation data

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• Attendance records

• Event preferences and interests

• Feedback and survey responses

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c) Marketing and communication data

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• Preferences for receiving communications

• Engagement with emails, content, or events

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d) Media (photography and video)

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• Photographs taken at events

• Video recordings of sessions and attendees

• Audio recordings where applicable

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4. How we use your data

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We use your personal data for the following purposes:

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Event management

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• To register you for events

• To manage attendance and logistics

• To communicate event details and updates

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Community and engagement

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• To send post-event surveys and feedback requests

• To improve future events and content

• To understand industry challenges and trends

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Marketing and communications

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• To share relevant insights, upcoming events, and community updates

• To provide thought leadership content

• You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

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5. Photography and video recording

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Please note that all Next Wave Hospitality events may be photographed and filmed.

By attending our events, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Photography and video recording may take place during sessions and networking

• Your image, voice, or likeness may be captured

• This content may be used for:

  • Marketing and promotional purposes

  • Social media

  • Website and digital channels

  • Event highlights and future event promotion

If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please inform a member of our team at the event or contact us in advance.

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6. Sharing your data

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We do not sell your personal data.

However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

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Event sponsors and partners

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For events supported by sponsors or partners, we may share relevant attendee data, including:

• Name

• Job title

• Company name

• Email address

This is to enable:

• Relevant follow-up communication

• Industry networking opportunities

• Sharing of insights and solutions aligned to the event

We ensure that all sponsors and partners are expected to handle your data responsibly and in line with data protection regulations.

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Service providers

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We may share data with trusted third parties who support event delivery, such as:

• Event platforms

• Email and CRM systems

• Survey and feedback tools

These providers process data on our behalf and are required to protect it.

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7. Lawful basis for processing

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We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests – to operate events, build a professional community, and improve our services

• Consent – where required, particularly for marketing communications

• Contractual necessity – to deliver events you have registered for

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8. Data retention

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Deliver our events and services

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

• Maintain community engagement and relevant communications

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).

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9. Data security

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We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:

• Unauthorised access

• Loss or misuse

• Disclosure or alteration

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10. Your rights

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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

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• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to processing

• Restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

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To exercise your rights, please contact dataprotection@nextwavehospitality.co.uk

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11. Cookies and website data

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If you interact with our website, we may collect data through cookies and analytics tools to:

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• Improve website performance

• Understand user behaviour

• Enhance your experience

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You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

12. Changes to this policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

dataprotection@nextwavehospitality.co.uk​