PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated Jan. 31, 2025

This Privacy Policy governs the way Next Step Communications, Inc. collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.next-step.com website (“Site”).

This privacy policy applies to the Site, all products and services offered by Next Step Communications, Inc., and engage with Next Step Communications, Inc. in related ways, including sales, marketing, or events.

Personal identification information
We collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter or fill in a form. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, company, email address, phone number, or contact preferences. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, which may prevent full Site engagement. We do not collect sensitive information. All personal information that you provide us must be true, complete and accurate.

Non-personal identification information
Per standard internet analytics protocol, Next Step Communications, Inc. collects non-personal identification information such as browser name, computer type, connection type, computer operating system, Internet service provider, and other similar information.

How we use collected information
Next Step Communications, Inc. collects Users personal and non-personal information to:

  • Customer service: To respond to User inquiries.

  • Improve website functionality: To offer a well-functioning website with a satisfied user experience.

  • Send periodic emails: Users opting-in to our mailing list or other resources will receive informational and promotional emails that may include company news, professional subject matter opinion, services info, etc. Users can opt-out at any time.

How we protect your information
Next Step Communications, Inc. utilizes industry standard data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, transaction information and data.

Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent User information to others. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes.

Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us.

Changes to this privacy policy
Next Step Communications, Inc. has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Next Step Communications, Inc.
40 Goodwin Rd.
Kittery Point, ME 03905
207-703-0343