Introduction

NextGen International, Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you provide through your interaction with our website, www.NextGenInt.com ("Site"), or in the course of using our services. This policy outlines how we handle your personal data, including information collected when you browse the Site, request services, or communicate with us. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information

     Contact Data: Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you fill out forms or contact us.

     Client Data: Financial information, business documents, or tax-related data you provide in the course of engaging our financial support      services.

     ‍Account Information: If you create an account or user profile, we may collect login credentials (username, password) and other details      associated with your account.

  • Technical Data

     Usage and Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you interact with our Site (e.g., pages visited, links           clicked).

    ‍ Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your      browsing activities on our Site.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing Services: To perform our bookkeeping, tax preparation, compliance, or other financial support services as requested by you.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.To send you administrative or service-related messages (e.g., appointment reminders, information about updates to our services).
  • Our Site and Services: To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences. To enhance user experience and develop new services or features.
  • Legal and Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or professional standards. To protect the rights, property, or safety of NextGen International, Inc., our clients, or others.
  • Marketing: With your explicit consent where required, we may use your contact details to send you promotional information about our services, newsletters, or events. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers and Business Partners: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing professional services on our behalf (e.g., software providers, data storage, payment processors), subject to appropriate confidentiality agreements.
  • Professional Advisors: With attorneys, accountants, auditors, or other professional advisors in connection with our business interests or to comply with legal obligations.
  • Legal Compliance and Protection: To comply with laws, regulations, or legal requests.To enforce our agreements, respond to claims, or protect the rights, property, or safety of our firm, our clients, employees, or the public.
Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law or professional standards. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

  • The nature of our relationship with you (e.g., whether you are an active client).
  • Legal or regulatory obligations.
  • The need to maintain accurate business and financial records.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information automatically as you navigate the Site. These technologies help us to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Understand how users interact with our Site.
  • Provide a more personalized experience.

You can typically set your browser to refuse or remove cookies, though doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.

Data Security

We have implemented reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures may include:

  • Encryption of data.
  • Secure servers and firewalls.
  • Access controls to limit internal and external access to your data.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage of information over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate or control. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we protect and handle your information.