This Cookie Policy explains how NEXTSTEP uses cookies and similar technologies
when users access or use the NEXTSTEP website.
By continuing to access or use the NEXTSTEP website, users consent
to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this
Cookie Policy, except where applicable laws require additional
consent mechanisms.
Where required by applicable law, NEXTSTEP may provide users with
cookie preference controls allowing them to manage non-essential
cookies.
Users may withdraw or modify cookie preferences at any time through
browser settings or available website controls.
Cookies and similar technologies may collect information including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type and version;
Device identifiers;
Operating system information;
Website usage information;
Pages visited;
User interactions;
Session duration;
Referring URLs;
Website performance and analytics information.
To the extent such information constitutes personal data under
applicable laws, it shall be processed in accordance with the
NEXTSTEP Privacy Policy.
NEXTSTEP may use trusted third-party providers for website
functionality, analytics, security, communication, hosting,
learning management systems, and performance monitoring.
Such providers may place cookies or use similar technologies in
accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
NEXTSTEP does not control third-party websites, systems, services,
or cookie technologies and shall not be responsible for their
privacy practices, policies, or data-handling activities.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of
such third parties independently.
To the extent cookies collect or process personal data, NEXTSTEP
shall endeavor to process such data in accordance with applicable
Indian laws, including:
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act");
Information Technology Act, 2000;
Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and
Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules,
2011, where applicable;
Any amendments, statutory modifications, regulations,
notifications, or governmental directions issued thereunder.
Users may exercise applicable rights available under Indian law
by contacting:
NEXTSTEP implements reasonable technical and organizational
safeguards designed to protect information collected through
cookies from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse,
or destruction.
However, no internet-based technology, communication system, or
electronic storage mechanism can be guaranteed to be completely
secure. Users acknowledge and accept such inherent risks.
Subject to applicable Indian law, users may request:
Access to personal data held by NEXTSTEP;
Correction or updating of inaccurate information;
Withdrawal of consent where applicable;
Deletion of personal data where legally permissible;
Information regarding the processing of personal data.
NEXTSTEP reserves the right to verify the identity of the
requesting individual before processing any request.
This Cookie Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of India.
Any dispute arising from or relating to this Cookie Policy,
website usage, or related services shall first be attempted to be
resolved amicably through good-faith discussions.
If resolution is not achieved, such disputes shall be subject to
the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India.
For questions relating to this Cookie Policy, privacy practices,
cookie preferences, or personal data rights, please contact:
