This Privacy Policy explains how NextStage Rock (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, register for our events, or engage with our services. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
NextStage Rock Ltd
Email: contact@nextstagerock.com

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: first name, last name, job title, company/organization.
• Contact Data: email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Registration Data: event ticket purchases, sign-ups for newsletters, partner/sponsor applications.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and cookie data.
• Usage Data: how you use our website and interact with our emails.
• Marketing & Communications Data: your preferences for receiving marketing from us.

3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:

• Forms you complete on our website (e.g., early access, newsletter, partner forms).
• Ticket registrations via third-party platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Typeform, Mailchimp).
• Automated technologies such as cookies, server logs, and analytics tools.
• Direct communications (emails, phone calls, LinkedIn).

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only when permitted by law. The legal bases include:

• Consent: when you opt-in to receive updates or marketing.
• Contract: when processing is necessary to deliver event services you have registered for.
• Legitimate Interests: to operate, grow, and market our business, provided your rights are not overridden.
• Legal Obligation: where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

• Provide information about our events, services, and updates.
• Process event registrations, ticket purchases, and partner applications.
• Communicate with you about speakers, schedules, and opportunities.
• Improve our website, marketing, and customer experience.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We may share your personal data with trusted third parties, including:

• Event platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Typeform, Mailchimp) to manage registrations and communications.
• Service providers (e.g., hosting, email marketing, analytics).
• Legal authorities if required by law.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.


7. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).


8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law.

• Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.
• Event registration data: up to 3 years after the event.
• Partner inquiries: up to 2 years after submission.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:

• Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Portability: request transfer of your data to another controller.
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@nextstagerock.com.


10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic.

• Essential cookies: required for website operation.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand usage.
• Marketing cookies: used for targeted advertising.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.


11. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.


12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the “Effective Date.”

14. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact:
NextStage Rock
Email: contact@nextstagerock.com