PRIVACY AND DATA USAGE  POLICY

Last Updated: February 9, 2025

INTRODUCTION NOW Group ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, specifically in relation to our internal systems and Sintra.ai integration.

1. DATA COLLECTION We collect information through:
  • Eye2Eye meeting documentation
  • Member registration forms (CRM, Landing Pages)
  • NOW Onboard processes
  • NET_SYNC strategic assessments
  • Precision Bio-typing system inputs
  • Native Networker course participation
2.DATA USAGE Your information will be used exclusively:
  • Within NOW Group's internal systems
  • Within our Sintra.ai platform
  • For Precision Networking matchmaking
  • To enhance member experience and connections
  • To facilitate strategic partner matching
  • For NET_SYNC analysis and reporting
NOTE: date will not be resold to third parties but we do reserve the right to pass information to potential referral and strategic partners for your business but will in all cases ask your permission before passing any information. However given information such as company emails, websites and Linkedin profiles are public accessible data we 'on occasion' may make this data available directly to a prospect, client or partner when we believe it to be in your expressed interest. By registering you agree to sharing all publicly available dat without recourse. 

3.DATA PROTECTION We implement robust security measures:
  • Restricted access to authorised personnel only and they will subject to our NOW data Privacy Policy (INT) and Cyber Security Policy. 
  • Secure data storage within Sintra.ai infrastructure, NOW reserves the rights this data and as such can guarantee this data is not available for resale to third parties. 
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Secure backup systems
4.DATA SHARING Your information will NOT be:
  • Sold to third parties
  • Shared with external organisations accept in your commercial interests and in the case pf publicly available data only. 
  • Used for marketing outside NOW Group
5.MEMBER RIGHTS 
As a NOW Group member, you have the right to:
  • Access your personal data
  • Request data corrections
  • Receive copies of your data
  • Know how your data is being used
  • Request data deletion upon membership termination
6.DATA RETENTION We retain member data:
  • Throughout active membership
  • For strategic networking purposes
  • Within our Sintra.ai system
  • For the duration required by law
  • In a post membership period to maintain contact but this will always be an 'option opt-out' engagement as such you can request to disengage and request account and data deletion form our CRM and Data Management systems. 
7.CONTACT
 For privacy-related inquiries:
8.POLICY UPDATES This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect:
  • Changes in data handling practices
  • Updates to Sintra.ai integration
  • Enhanced security measures
  • Regulatory requirements
9. FINAL CONSENT By becoming a NOW Group member, or engaging with NOW as a visitor or trialist you consent to:
  • Internal data usage as described
  • Sintra.ai system integration
  • Precision Networking analysis
  • Strategic matchmaking processes

This policy reflects our commitment to:
  • Business freedom
  • Trust-based relationships
  • Strategic networking
  • Growth mindset
We are open to feedback regarding this policy and are always in a state o continuous improvement at NOW group if the policy lacks specific detail to re-assure you as a member or trial engaged party we aim to ensure this can be dealt with. If at the point of engagement or during your engagement concerns arise use the E-mail addresses above to contact NOW Group to arrange a feedback review meeting. We will do our best to provide reassurances and in cases where amendments are shown to be necessary NOW group will take review action in accordance with our Data Usage, Data Protection and Cyber Security policy. 

We thank you for your trust, NOW Group.