Privacy
Policy.

1. Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to the website dualexecutiveclub.com and all associated services operated by:

As the data controller, we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you. We are required under data protection legislation to notify you of the information contained in this Privacy Policy.

2. Legal Framework

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we also comply with the EU GDPR where applicable.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: first name, last name, title, date of birth, gender
• Contact Data: email address, telephone number, country of residence
• Professional Data: job title, company name, industry sector, professional biography
• Application Data: information submitted through our membership application form
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone, operating system
• Usage Data: information about how you use our website and services
• Communication Data: your preferences for receiving communications from us

We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data (such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation) unless explicitly required and consented to for membership purposes.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through the following means:

• Direct interactions: when you complete our membership application form, contact us by email, or correspond with us
• Automated technologies: as you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data using cookies and similar technologies
• Third parties: we may receive data from analytics providers, membership vetting partners, or publicly available professional sources

5. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. The lawful bases we rely on are:

• Performance of a contract: to process your membership application, manage your account, and deliver our services
• Legitimate interests: to improve our platform, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our network
• Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent: for marketing communications, where we will always ask for your explicit consent

6. Membership Vetting & Discretion

Given the exclusive and private nature of Dual Executive Club, all membership applications are subject to a committee review process. Information submitted during this process is treated with absolute discretion and is shared only with the members of the admissions committee on a strictly need-to-know basis.

Approved member profiles are shared within the closed member network solely to facilitate the club's networking and business speed-dating functions, subject to each member's consent and privacy preferences.

7. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Service providers acting as data processors (e.g., form hosting, email services, analytics) who are bound by contractual obligations to keep your data secure
• Professional advisers including lawyers, auditors, and insurers where necessary
• Regulatory bodies, law enforcement, or government agencies when required by law

8. International Data Transfers

Given the international nature of Dual Executive Club, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO or equivalent mechanisms.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specifically:

• Application data for unsuccessful applicants: up to 12 months
• Active member data: for the duration of membership plus 5 years
• Financial and contractual records: 6 years (as required by UK law)
• Technical/usage data: up to 26 months

10. Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access: to request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing: to request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Rights related to automated decision-making: not to be subject to solely automated decisions with significant effects

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@dualexecutiveclub.com. We will respond within 30 days. You will not have to pay a fee, unless your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.

11. Cookies

Our website uses only essential technical cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use advertising or behavioural tracking cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our limited use of essential cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

12. Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. Access to personal data is restricted to those with a legitimate business need.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites (including our membership application form hosted by JotForm). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Complaints & Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

We would, however, appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us first at privacy@dualexecutiveclub.com.

16. Contact

For all data protection queries, please contact: