Last updated: 2nd December 2025
- Purpose of Pre-Registration
By completing the register your interest form, you are expressing your interest in Entrepreneur Membership Status, a new membership status currently being developed by the Direct Selling Association (the Association).Pre-registration does not:
- constitute a membership application
- create any form of contract or obligation
- guarantee acceptance into the future scheme
- require you to make any payment
Its sole purpose is to allow the Association to contact you with further information when the scheme launches (expected in 2026).
- Email Updates and Subscription
When you pre-register, you will also be asked whether you wish to subscribe to our email list.
If you do opt in, you consent to receiving:
- Updates on the development and launch of the Entrepreneur Membership Status
- News, insights, and announcements about the Direct Selling Association
- Information about future events, resources, and initiatives relevant to independent Sellers
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email. Unsubscribing will not affect your pre-registration status, although you will no longer receive updates unless you re-subscribe.
- Personal Data Collected
During pre-registration we will collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Direct Selling Company you are associated with
We only collect information necessary for the purposes described in these Terms & Conditions.
- How Your Information Will Be Used
Your information will be used solely for the following purposes:
- To record your pre-registration for the Entrepreneur Membership Status
- To contact you with updates, information, and launch details
- If you opt in, to send newsletters and communications from the Direct Selling Association
- To manage your communication preferences, including unsubscribe requests
We will not use your personal information for any purpose unrelated to the Entrepreneur Membership Status or Association communications without your express consent.
- Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, our lawful bases include:
- Consent – for email marketing and subscription communications
- Legitimate interest – to keep a record of your pre-registration interest and inform you when the scheme launches
You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us directly.
- Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. Your information will be stored securely and accessible only to authorised personnel within the Direct Selling Association.
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
- Sharing of Data
Your personal information will not be sold, shared, or transferred to third parties for marketing or any other purpose. Data may only be shared with trusted service providers who help us deliver email communications or manage our systems, and only under GDPR-compliant agreements that ensure your data remains protected.
- Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request erasure of your data (where legally permissible)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request restriction of processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: dsaoffice@dsa.org.uk
- No Fees or Obligations
Pre-registration is entirely free and does not create membership, obligations, or financial commitments of any kind.
- Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions periodically. Any changes will be published on this webpage with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued pre-registration or subscription after changes are published will constitute acceptance of the revised terms.
- Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or our handling of your personal data, please contact: dsaoffice@dsa.org.uk