1. Data We Collect

a) Information You Provide

• Name and email address (when you use our contact form or newsletter subscription)
• Messages and enquiries submitted via contact forms

b) Automatically Collected Data

• IP address and browser type (for analytics and security)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages (via analytics tools)
• Device information and operating system
• Referring website / traffic source

2. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to your enquiries and deal requests
• To send you newsletter updates (only if you subscribed)
• To analyze website traffic and improve our content
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, cookie acceptance
• Legitimate Interest: Website analytics, fraud prevention
• Contract: Responding to your service enquiries

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our full Cookie Policy for details. You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
• Amazon Associates — affiliate link tracking
• Flipkart / Myntra / Meesho Affiliate Programs
• Formspree / Google Forms — contact form submissions

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share data only:

• With service providers necessary to run the website (under data processing agreements)
• When required by law or court order
• To protect our legal rights

7. Data Retention

We retain contact form data for up to 12 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per the respective tool's default retention period.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA or a jurisdiction with similar rights, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries: contact@nextgenfutureworks.com