Privacy policy.

Last updated: 18 October 2025

1. Introduction

The New School of Sexuality (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data you share with us through our website, workshops, events, and mailing list.

By using our website or registering for any of our programs, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

The New School of Sexuality is an educational organisation based in London, UK, offering workshops, programs, and events focused on sexual wellbeing and education.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 thenewschoolofsexuality@proton.me

3. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number)

  • Information submitted through contact forms or event sign-ups

  • Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers; we do not store full card details)

  • Any optional information you share during workshops, surveys, or email correspondence

We may also collect non-identifiable data automatically, such as website analytics, cookies, and browsing behaviour.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Register you for workshops, events, or programs

  • Send you booking confirmations and updates

  • Communicate about upcoming events, resources, and newsletters (if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain safety, integrity, and quality in our workshops and online spaces

We will only use your personal data for the purposes it was collected and never sell or share it with unauthorised third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or communications

  • Contractual necessity – when processing registrations or payments

  • Legitimate interests – for improving services and maintaining communication relevant to your engagement with us

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store personal information securely using password-protected systems and encrypted connections.
Only authorised team members and facilitators have access, and only when necessary to carry out their roles.

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law.

7. Sharing of Information

We may share limited personal data with trusted third-party providers that help us deliver our services — for example:

  • Event platforms (e.g. Eventbrite)

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe or PayPal)

  • Email systems (e.g. Mailchimp or ConvertKit)

All third-party providers are GDPR-compliant and use your data only for the agreed purpose.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert email address].

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure basic functionality and help us understand how visitors use the site.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.
The latest version will always be available on our website, with the “last updated” date shown above.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
📧 thenewschoolofsexuality@proton.me
📍 The New School of Sexuality
60 Tottenham Court Road, Office 74, London, England, W1T 2EW