1. Who we are
Next Step Media ("NSM", "we", "us") is operated by The Fusion Tech Group Inc. This policy covers our own websites and marketing activities, including nextstepmedia.us. It does not govern personal information we process on behalf of clients under a services agreement or Data Processing Addendum.
2. Information we collect
- Information you provide: name, business name, email address, phone number, website address, priorities, goals, booking details, messages and other information you choose to submit.
- Technical information: IP address, browser and device information, referring page, pages viewed, campaign parameters and similar security or usage information when our site infrastructure or measurement tools collect it.
- We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information through the public website, and the site is not directed to children under 16.
3. How we use information
We use personal information to respond to enquiries, prepare requested marketing check-ups, schedule calls, provide and improve services, secure our systems, measure the effectiveness of our marketing, send information you requested, communicate with business contacts and meet legal obligations.
4. Legal bases and choices
Where applicable, we rely on consent, our legitimate interests in operating and marketing our business, and steps taken at your request before entering into a contract. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
5. Cookies and measurement
We may use essential site technologies and privacy-respecting measurement tools to understand site performance and campaign effectiveness. Where a technology requires consent, we will request it before using that technology. Browser controls can also be used to limit cookies or similar storage.
6. How we share information
We share personal information only when needed to operate the business, including with contracted providers for hosting, communications, scheduling, AI-assisted operations, analytics or billing. Our broader operating stack may include providers such as Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and Stripe. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or as part of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets.
We do not sell personal information. We also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act.
7. Where information is processed
Our business operates from the United States and uses US-based systems and service providers. Some providers may process data in other locations according to their contractual and legal safeguards.
8. Your privacy rights
You may ask us to access, correct or delete personal information about you, or to stop marketing to you. Residents of states with applicable privacy laws may have additional rights, including rights to know, correct, delete, obtain a copy of information or opt out of certain processing. We will verify requests where required.
To make a request, email hello@nextstepmedia.us.
9. Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described above, to maintain business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements or meet legal requirements. We then delete or anonymize it where appropriate.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No online system or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Third-party links
Our website may link to services we do not control, such as scheduling or social platforms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our services or legal obligations change. The effective date at the top of this page shows when the current version took effect.
13. Contact
The Fusion Tech Group Inc, c/o Next Step Media
1401 Lavaca St #656
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Email: hello@nextstepmedia.us