Who we are

Merseyside Young Professionals (MYP) is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact:
Email: info@myp.org.uk

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What information we collect

When you register for an event via our website, we collect:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Any additional information you choose to provide during registration or feedback

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Why we collect your information

We use your information to:

• Manage event registrations and attendance

• Communicate important event information

• Request feedback after events

• Send you updates about future MYP events, news and opportunities

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Lawful basis for processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Legitimate interests

We use your data to administer events, manage attendance and improve our services.

Consent (Marketing Communications)

By registering for an MYP event, you consent to receiving email marketing communications from Merseyside Young Professionals.

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or

• Contacting us at info@myp.org.uk

You may withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

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How your information is stored

We use trusted third-party service providers to manage registrations and email communications, including:

• Wix (website and registration forms)

• Mailchimp (email marketing platform)

These providers act as data processors and only process your data in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.

Your personal data is stored securely and access is restricted to authorised MYP board members.

We do not sell your data or share attendee lists with sponsors or third parties.

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International data transfers

Some of our service providers (including Mailchimp) may process data outside of the United Kingdom.

Where data is processed outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

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How long we keep your data

We retain your personal data for up to two years in order to:

• Maintain accurate mailing lists

• Review event feedback

• Improve future events

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

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Your rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Request restriction of processing

• Object to processing, including for marketing purposes

• Request transfer of your data to you or another provider

Please note that some rights apply only in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of your rights, contact:
info@myp.org.uk

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Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.