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Privacy Policy Next Locals

1. Introduction

At Next Locals, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under data protection laws like the GDPR.

2. Who We Are

Next Locals (headquartered in Vence, France) is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.

3. What Data We Collect

We collect the following information when you interact with our Services:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, email, phone number
  • Account Data: Registration details, plan type, event participation
  • Payment Data: Securely handled by Stripe. We never store full card details
  • Usage Data: Event attendance, community interactions, newsletter engagement
  • Media: Photos and videos taken at events (with notice or consent)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide access to events, content, and community tools
  • Communicate important updates, invitations, and offers
  • Improve and personalise member experiences
  • Ensure safety and compliance across our platforms
  • Fulfill legal obligations (invoicing, tax, GDPR)

We do not sell your data. Ever.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process data on these lawful grounds:

  • Consent: For newsletters, community content, and photos
  • Contract: To deliver membership services
  • Legitimate Interests: Platform improvement, member experience
  • Legal Obligation: Recordkeeping, fraud prevention

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Trusted Providers: Stripe (payments), MailerLite and Mailchimp (emails), Google Analytics, Fillout (forms), and advertising platforms (Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, Google Ads)
  • Legal Authorities: Only when required by law
  • Business Successors: In case of acquisition, with notice

All partners are GDPR-compliant and only process data for specific tasks on our behalf.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Limit or object to processing
  • Receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email: hello@nextlocals.com

For unresolved issues, you may contact the French data authority: CNIL

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance functionality and track engagement across our digital ecosystem. This includes tools like:

  • Google Analytics (site behavior tracking)
  • Google Ads, Meta Ads, and TikTok Ads (conversion tracking and remarketing)
  • MailerLite and Mailchimp (email open rates and automation)
  • Fillout (form interaction tracking)

You will be prompted to accept or decline cookies on your first visit. We do not run ads or use cookies for marketing without your explicit opt-in.

9. Data Retention

We keep your data while your account is active, and up to 7 years after cancellation to meet legal and financial obligations.

10. Security Measures

We implement safeguards like encryption, access restrictions, and staff training. While no system is perfect, we work hard to protect your information.

11. Children

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. If we discover a minor has registered, we will delete their data immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features or legal changes. You’ll always find the current version on our website.

13. Contact

Email: hello@nextlocals.com

Address: Next Locals, 1809 Avenue Rhin et Danube, 06140 Vence, France