top of page

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/04/25
Last Updated: 09/04/25

At The Next Frontier, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.thenextfrontier.co.uk and interact with our content.

1. Who We Are

The Next Frontier is an independent initiative focused on tech optimism and innovation.
Contact Email: thenextfrontieruk@gmail.com

We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

  • Personal information you provide (e.g. name, email) via newsletter signup, contact forms, or surveys

  • Usage data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)

  • Email engagement metrics if you subscribe to our newsletter (opens, clicks, unsubscribes)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To send you updates, newsletters, and relevant content (with your consent)

  • To respond to your messages and feedback

  • To understand how people use our site and improve user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to cookies

  • Legitimate Interests: For general analytics, site security, and improvement

  • Legal Obligation: If required to retain information by law

5. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We use secure, encrypted platforms (e.g., Substack, Google Workspace) to store personal information.
We only retain your data as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with trusted service providers for functionality (e.g., email delivery or analytics), always under strict data processing agreements.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and gather analytics.
You can manage or refuse cookies via your browser settings or when prompted on our site.

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

To exercise these rights, contact us at thenextfrontieruk@gmail.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or practice. We’ll post the updated version with a revised date at the top of this page.

Questions?

We're happy to answer any questions you have. Just drop us a line at thenextfrontieruk@gmail.com

bottom of page