This Privacy Policy describes how Next Thing Technologies Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Company," "Next Thing," "NTT," "We," "Us," or "our") collect, use, maintain and disclose the information of people whose information is provided to Next Thing. This Privacy Policy (“policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, or use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before submitting any information through our website. By submitting any information through our website you are acknowledging that you have read and understand this policy.
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other similar details provided when you interact with us.
Payment Information: Credit card details or other billing information when you make purchases through our platform.
Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies, beacons, tags, or similar technologies for analyzing trends and improving our website.
Investor Information Collection and Use: We may collect personal and financial information from investors as required for participation in Regulation A funding rounds. This may include, but is not limited to, name, contact details, tax identification numbers, accreditation status, investment amounts, banking details, and other relevant information to comply with legal and financial obligations. This information is used to manage investments, meet regulatory requirements, and provide updates related to the offering.
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve the services we offer, ensuring an optimal user experience and consistent platform performance. This includes processing transactions, managing payments, and sending related confirmations or notifications. We also use your information to respond to inquiries and provide customer support, addressing any questions or concerns efficiently. Administrative updates, such as security alerts or policy changes, are sent to keep you informed about important developments. Additionally, your information helps us personalize and tailor your user experience to better meet your needs. We conduct data analysis to enhance website functionality, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features. Finally, we process information to comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service where necessary.To prevent fraud, money laundering, and illegal activities, we may process personal data in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. We may verify your identity and perform necessary checks before processing investments or completing transactions. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in delays or the inability to participate in the investment round.
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve the services we offer, ensuring an optimal user experience and consistent platform performance. This includes processing transactions, managing payments, and sending related confirmations or notifications. We also use your information to respond to inquiries and provide customer support, addressing any questions or concerns efficiently. Administrative updates, such as security alerts or policy changes, are sent to keep you informed about important developments. Additionally, your information helps us personalize and tailor your user experience to better meet your needs. We conduct data analysis to enhance website functionality, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features. Finally, we process information to comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service where necessary.To prevent fraud, money laundering, and illegal activities, we may process personal data in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. We may verify your identity and perform necessary checks before processing investments or completing transactions. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in delays or the inability to participate in the investment round.
Users have the right to opt out of receiving promotional emails, newsletters, or other marketing communications from Next Thing Technologies Inc.. To exercise this right, users can click the unsubscribe link provided in the footer of any promotional email received from us. Alternatively, users can contact us directly using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy to request removal from the marketing communications list. Please note that even if users opt out of receiving marketing communications, they may still receive transactional or service-related communications from us.
We do not disclose or sell your personal data unless as authorized by you or under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share personal data with third-party vendors, contractors, and partners who provide essential services necessary for the operation of our business. These services include, but are not limited to, payment processing, fraud prevention, data analytics, marketing, website hosting, customer support, cloud storage, and IT infrastructure. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the information they access and to use it solely for the purposes specified by us. We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes without user consent.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes. This includes sharing information in response to subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations, as well as to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, or other similar transactions, personal data may be transferred as part of the business assets. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient of the data honors the commitments we have made in this Privacy Policy.
Securities Regulations: As part of our obligations under Regulation A and related securities regulations, we may be required to share investor information with regulatory bodies, auditors, and legal entities. This data sharing is essential for complying with disclosure and reporting requirements mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other applicable laws.
We use cookies to track user activity on our website and store certain information. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain parts of the website.
The Company retains personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected. The retention period for each category of personal data may vary based on factors such as the nature of the data, the purposes for which it was collected, and legal requirements.We retain investor-related data for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. This may include retaining information after the conclusion of the investment round to fulfill ongoing legal obligations, such as financial audits, dispute resolution, or regulatory reporting. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
Users have certain rights regarding their personal data, including the right to access, update, rectify, or delete the information held by the Company. To exercise these rights or to request information about the processing of personal data, users can submit a written request to us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. These measures include but are not limited to encryption, firewalls, access controls, regular security assessments, and employee training on data security best practices. Despite these efforts, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal data.
The Company is committed to protecting the privacy of children and does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without parental consent, steps will be taken to delete the information as soon as possible. Parents or legal guardians who believe that their child has provided personal information to us without their consent can contact us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy to request removal of the information.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide you with services or as required by law. Once retention periods expire, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
The Company reserves the right to update, modify, or amend this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes or updates to the Privacy Policy will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on the website. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect their personal information. Continued use of the website after the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and the right to object to certain types of processing. If processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section of this Privacy Policy.We process personal data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Our legal bases for processing include the necessity of processing for contract performance, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests, which do not override your privacy rights.
Our website may be accessed globally and may transfer your personal data to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. When we transfer personal data internationally, we take steps to ensure an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other similar measures.Residents of certain jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights under local laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). For more information on how to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section of this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Next Thing Technologies Inc.
2180 Vista Way Unit B #1096, Oceanside, CA 92054
info@nextthing.tech
For general inquiries, please email us at info@nextthing.tech. For legal concerns or notices, please contact us at legal@nextthing.tech. The Company strives to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable time frame.