Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15.01.2026

At NextStopUK, we take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data collected through this website is NextStopUK.

You may contact us via the communication channels available on our website regarding any data protection–related matters.

2. Personal Data Collected

Through our website, the following personal data may be collected:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • University information and accommodation preferences
  • IP address and technical usage data

3. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Providing accommodation consultancy and guidance services
  • Communicating with you
  • Recommending accommodation options suitable to your preferences
  • Improving the quality of our services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds under UK GDPR:

  • Your explicit consent
  • The necessity for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract
  • Our legitimate interests, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data is not sold to third parties.

Personal data may only be shared with relevant accommodation providers where necessary for the purpose of delivering our consultancy services.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Once this period expires, the data is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymised.

7. Cookies

Our website may use essential and analytical cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data and to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request rectification or erasure of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

You may exercise these rights by contacting us through our website.

10. Changes to This Policy

NextStopUK reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will become effective upon publication on this website.