Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025
NVTEC North Midlands (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://nvtecnorthmidlands.co.uk (“the Website”).
By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a) Personal Information (via Contact Form)
If you use our contact form, we may collect:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Your message or inquiry
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists or share your details with third parties.
b) Non-Personal Information (Analytics)
We use Google Analytics (or similar tools) to collect anonymous data about website visitors, including:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Browser and device type
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General geographic location (e.g., country or region)
This data helps us understand how the Website is used and improve our content.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our Website.
We use cookies for:
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Website analytics and traffic measurement (via Google Analytics)
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Basic functionality (e.g., remembering preferences)
By using the Website, you agree to our use of cookies. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
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Monitor and improve our Website performance and user experience
We do not:
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Sell, rent, or trade your data
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Use your data for direct marketing
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Store your information for longer than necessary
4. Data Sharing and Security
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:
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If required by law or legal obligation
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With service providers who help operate our website (e.g., website hosting), under strict confidentiality
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Website may link to external websites (e.g., Facebook). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices.
6. Your Rights (UK GDPR / Data Protection Laws)
You have the right to:
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Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the contact form here.
Postal Address: NVTEC North Midlands Group, 338 Belper Rd, Stanley Common, Ilkeston, DE7 6FY
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Please check back periodically.
9. NVTEC National Privacy Policy & GDPR
For the NVTEC’s national Privacy policy and how the membership data is handled. Please see the website: https://nvtec.co.uk/Home/Membership