Privacy Policy,

Thank you for visiting The Next Tick (“we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website www.thenexttick.com (the “Site”) and use our services.

1. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information that is collected automatically when you use the Site.

1.1 Information you provide

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number (when you contact us or sign up for newsletters)
  • Account information: if you create an account, we may collect a username, password, and profile data
  • Payment information: if you purchase a product or service through the Site, we may collect payment details (processed by third-party payment processors)
  • Communications: messages, support requests, form submissions, feedback, and other content you send us

1.2 Information we collect automatically

  • Usage data: pages visited, time on page, click-throughs, referral URLs, and other usage statistics
  • Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, language, and time zone
  • Log data and diagnostics: server logs, error reports and performance data

1.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience. Cookies can be used to remember preferences, measure and analyze usage, and tailor content and advertising. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Site.

1.4 Information from third parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, or data enrichment services.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
  • To process transactions and fulfill orders
  • To respond to your requests and communicate with you (e.g., customer support, newsletters)
  • To personalize and optimize your experience (content, recommendations)
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We will only use personal data for purposes that are compatible with the reasons it was collected or as permitted by law.

3. Legal bases for processing (EU/EEA/UK users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), European Union, or the UK, we process personal data under the following legal bases where required by law:

  • Performance of a contract: to provide services you requested
  • Consent: where you have given consent (for example, for certain cookies or marketing communications)
  • Legal obligation: to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate interests: for our legitimate business interests (e.g., site security, fraud prevention, analytics), balanced against your rights and interests

4. Sharing and disclosure of information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: companies that provide services on our behalf (hosting, payment processors, email delivery, analytics, customer support)
  • Legal and safety purposes: to comply with law, legal process, or government requests; to enforce our terms; or to protect rights and safety
  • Business transfers: in connection with mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, or sale of assets (you will be notified if your personal data is transferred)
  • With your consent: when you ask or direct us to share your information

We require service providers to process personal data in accordance with our instructions and applicable law.

5. International transfers

Our servers and third-party service providers may be located in multiple countries. When we transfer personal data across borders, we take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of protection (for example, standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements) as required by applicable law.

6. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods depend on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Receive a copy of your personal data in a portable, machine-readable format (data portability)
  • Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@thenexttick.com. If you are an EU/EEA/UK resident and believe our processing violates applicable data protection law, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to request information about the categories of personal data we have collected, disclosed, or sold, and to request deletion of personal data. To submit a request, contact contact@thenexttick.com. We will verify and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

9. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third‑party links and services

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing personal information.

11. Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child under the applicable age, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the information.

12. Cookies and tracking choices

You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. Many browsers also offer an option to browse in “private” or “incognito” mode which limits cookies. You may also opt out of some third‑party tracking via vendor opt‑out pages or browser extensions. If we use advertising networks or analytics providers, those providers may offer their own opt‑out mechanisms.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the new Policy on the Site with an updated “Effective date.” Your continued use of the Site after the changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Next Tick
Email: contact@thenexttick.com
Website: https://www.thenexttick.com

If you are in the EU/EEA/UK and wish to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, you may do so in the Member State where you live or work or where an alleged infringement occurred.

Last updated: December 29, 2025