Last Updated: March 2026
Welcome to Nextep Solution ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate nextepsolution.com — India's business transformation and deal platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Registration: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account.
- Business Listings: Company name, industry, revenue details, asking price, location, and business description when you list a business.
- Contact Forms: Name, email, phone, and message content when you contact us or inquire about a listing.
- Startup Ideas: Business concept, funding requirements, industry, and contact details when you submit a startup idea.
- NDA Submissions: Identification details required for non-disclosure agreements.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6).
- Device identifiers and mobile network information.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services such as payment processors, social media platforms (if you connect accounts), and analytics providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account and listings
- Facilitate connections between buyers, sellers, investors, and advisors
- Send transactional emails (listing approvals, inquiry notifications, NDA copies)
- Send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
- Improve our platform, features, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- Prevent fraud, spam, and unauthorised access
- Generate aggregated, anonymised analytics and market reports
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Verified Counterparties: When you express interest in or list a business, relevant details may be shared with the other party after mutual consent and/or NDA execution.
- Service Providers: Hosting providers, email delivery platforms, payment processors, and analytics tools that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to the acquirer honouring this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing support@nextepsolution.com. We may retain certain data for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, hashed password storage, restricted database access, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in across sessions
- Remember your preferences and search filters
- Analyse traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics or similar)
- Deliver relevant content and reduce spam
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some platform functionality.
7. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian data protection law and international standards, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings or by contacting us.
- Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@nextepsolution.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
nextepsolution