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This page consolidates the key policies that govern how this website operates. The accordion sections below explain privacy and personal data handling, cookies and consent, terms of use, limitations of liability, and how images (including AI-generated and third-party visuals) may be used across the site.
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Terms & Conditions
Disclaimer
Imaging
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Privacy Policy
Effective date: 09.09.2022
Last updated: 25.02.2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use this website and related services. It is designed to provide clear information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection rules.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the website.
1. What personal data is collected
Personal data may be collected in the following ways:
A) Data you provide directly
When you contact us through a contact form, email, phone, or other communication channel, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content and any other information you choose to provide
B) Data collected automatically
When you visit the website, certain technical and usage data may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Language settings
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Date and time of access
- Basic log and diagnostic information
C) Data collected through forms plugins
This website uses forms plugins to process inquiries and messages submitted through website forms. Information entered in forms is processed for the purpose of responding to requests and managing communication.
D) Google reCAPTCHA
This website may use Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA may collect hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and send it to Google for analysis. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
E) Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to measure website traffic and understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, device/browser information, pages visited, session duration, and interaction data. This helps improve website performance and user experience.
Where required by law, analytics cookies are used only after your consent.
2. Sensitive personal data
No sensitive personal data (special category data) is intentionally collected or processed through this website.
3. Why personal data is used
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and requests
- To provide requested services or information
- To manage communication and business relationships
- To operate and secure the website
- To prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized activity
- To analyze website usage and improve website functionality and content
- To comply with legal obligations
- To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims when necessary
4. Legal bases for processing (GDPR)
Personal data is processed only when there is a valid legal basis under GDPR, including:
- Consent – for example, where required for non-essential cookies or certain marketing communications
- Contract – to take steps at your request or provide requested services
- Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve the website and services, provided your rights do not override these interests
- Legal obligation – where processing is required by law
- Vital interests – only in exceptional situations involving the safety of a person
5. Sharing personal data
Personal data is not sold.
Personal data may be shared only when necessary with:
- Website hosting providers
- Forms plugin/service providers used to process submitted inquiries
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Spam and abuse prevention providers (such as Google reCAPTCHA)
- Professional advisers (if needed)
- Authorities or regulators when required by law
- A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business assets (if applicable)
Where third-party service providers process data on behalf of the website operator, they are expected to process it only for authorized purposes and to apply appropriate safeguards.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Security and spam prevention (including reCAPTCHA)
- Analytics and performance measurement (including Google Analytics)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the cookie banner or cookie settings tool on the website. For more details, please see the Cookie Policy.
7. How long personal data is kept
Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Contact form submissions are retained for 90 days and are then automatically deleted.
Some technical logs, analytics data, or records may be retained for different periods depending on operational, security, or legal requirements.
8. Data security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Children’s privacy
This website and services are not intended for children under 18 years of age, and personal data is not knowingly collected from children.
If you believe that a child has submitted personal data through the website, please make contact using the details at the end of this policy so appropriate action can be taken.
10. Your rights under GDPR
If GDPR applies to you, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to processing (where applicable)
- Request data portability (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority
Requests may require identity verification before they are processed.
11. Marketing communications
If marketing communications are sent, you may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe option (if available) or by contacting us directly.
Opting out of marketing does not affect service-related or inquiry-related communications that may still be necessary.
12. International data transfers
Some service providers used by this website (for example, Google services) may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your country of residence.
Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are relied upon in accordance with applicable data protection law, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms, where required.
13. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because there is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals, this website may not respond to them.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date shown above.
15. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Next Step Consulting Ltd. (NSC)
Dianabad, bl. 45-46, ent. 7, fl. 2, ap. 99
Sofia 1172
Bulgaria
Email: office@nsc-services.com
Cookie Policy
Effective date: 09.09.2022
Last updated: 25.02.2026
This Cookie Policy describes how this website uses cookies and similar technologies, why they are used, and how you can control them.
It complements the Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data is processed more generally.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember choices, support technical functions, improve security, and provide information about website usage.
Cookies can be placed by this website (first-party cookies) or by external services integrated into the website (third-party cookies).
2. Why cookies are used
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep the website working properly
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Protect forms and reduce spam or automated abuse
- Measure website traffic and visitor behavior
- Improve website performance and user experience
3. Categories of cookies used
A) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They may be used for core technical functions, security features, and storing your consent choices. In many jurisdictions, these cookies do not require consent because the website cannot function properly without them.
B) Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited, how long users stay, and how they navigate the site. This information is used to improve content, structure, and performance.
This website uses Google Analytics. Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies are used only after your consent.
C) Third-party service cookies and similar technologies
Some third-party tools used on the website may place cookies or use similar technologies to provide their functions. For example, Google reCAPTCHA may be used to protect forms from spam and automated misuse.
4. Cookie consent management (CookieYes)
This website uses CookieYes to manage cookie consent preferences. Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies.
Your choices may be stored so they can be remembered on future visits.
5. How to manage or withdraw consent
You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time using the cookie settings option/banner available on the website through CookieYes.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete stored cookies, or set rules for specific websites.
Please note that restricting certain cookies may affect parts of the website, including some functionality, performance, or form-related features.
6. Third-party services used on the website
This website may use third-party services that rely on cookies or similar technologies, including:
- Google Analytics (website analytics and performance measurement)
- Google reCAPTCHA (spam prevention and website security)
- CookieYes (cookie consent and preference management)
These services may process information in accordance with their own policies and terms. For more information, you can review:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
- Google reCAPTCHA information: https://developers.google.com/recaptcha
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The current version will always be published on this page with the updated date shown above.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Next Step Consulting Ltd. (NSC)
Dianabad, bl. 45-46, ent. 7, fl. 2, ap. 99
Sofia 1172
Bulgaria
Email: office@nsc-services.com
Terms and Conditions
Effective date: 09.09.2022
Last updated: 25.02.2026
These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of this website: https://nsc-services.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to these Terms and to the related policies published on the Website (including the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy). If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Scope and purpose
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and other persons who access or use the Website. They govern your use of the Website content and any general information about services presented on the Website.
Unless expressly agreed in writing, these Terms do not by themselves create a separate service contract for consulting or other paid services.
2. Eligibility
By using the Website, you confirm that you are legally able to enter into binding agreements under applicable law.
If you use the Website on behalf of a company or organization, you confirm that you are authorized to act on its behalf.
3. Acceptable use
You agree to use the Website lawfully and responsibly. You must not:
- Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, server, accounts, or related systems;
- Interfere with the operation, security, or performance of the Website;
- Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, bots, scripts, or harmful software;
- Copy, scrape, reproduce, republish, or distribute Website content without prior written permission, except where allowed by law;
- Use the Website in a way that infringes intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any person or entity;
- Use automated tools to extract data from the Website in a manner that burdens or disrupts the Website.
4. Intellectual property
All content on the Website, including text, branding, logos, graphics, layout, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Next Step Consulting Ltd. and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view the Website for personal and internal business information purposes only. No ownership rights are transferred to you by using the Website.
5. Third-party websites and services
The Website may include links to third-party websites or services for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, security, availability, or policies. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
6. Information on the Website
We aim to keep the Website content accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or current at all times. Website content is provided for general information only and should not be treated as legal, financial, or other professional advice unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or that the Website will always be free from bugs, malware, or other harmful components.
All express or implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, are disclaimed to the extent permitted by law.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Next Step Consulting Ltd. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunity, or goodwill arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Website.
We are also not responsible for losses caused by third-party services, linked websites, malicious attacks, unauthorized access, service interruptions, or events beyond our reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Next Step Consulting Ltd. and its officers, employees, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your misuse of the Website;
- Your breach of these Terms;
- Your violation of applicable law or third-party rights.
10. Availability, changes, and suspension
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time, with or without notice. We do not guarantee continuous availability of the Website.
We may also update these Terms from time to time. The updated version becomes effective when published on this page. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.
11. International access
The Website may be accessed from different countries. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the Website complies with local laws applicable to them.
12. Governing law and disputes
These Terms and any non-contractual obligations related to them are governed by the laws of Bulgaria.
Any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the competent courts of Bulgaria, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
14. No waiver
If we do not enforce a provision of these Terms at any time, this does not mean we waive our right to enforce it later.
15. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Next Step Consulting Ltd. (NSC)
Dianabad, bl. 45-46, ent. 7, fl. 2, ap. 99
Sofia 1172
Bulgaria
Email: office@nsc-services.com
Disclaimer
Effective date: 09.09.2022
Last updated: 25.02.2026
This Disclaimer applies to the website https://nsc-services.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you accept this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. General information only
The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied on as, legal, financial, tax, accounting, business, or other professional advice.
Before making decisions based on information published on this Website, you should seek advice from a qualified professional relevant to your situation.
2. No guarantees on accuracy or completeness
We aim to keep the Website content useful and up to date, but we do not guarantee that all information is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors or omissions.
Content may be changed, updated, removed, or corrected at any time without prior notice.
3. Use at your own risk
Your use of the Website and reliance on any information available on it is entirely at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind (express or implied), including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
4. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Next Step Consulting Ltd. shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to:
- Your use of, or inability to use, the Website;
- Reliance on information published on the Website;
- Errors, omissions, delays, interruptions, or outdated content;
- Viruses, malware, or other harmful components;
- Unauthorized access to or misuse of systems or data.
This includes, without limitation, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, to the extent allowed by applicable law.
5. External links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or reference. We do not control those websites and do not accept responsibility for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.
Including a link does not mean endorsement of the third-party website, service, or information.
6. Third-party content and opinions
Any opinions, statements, or materials attributed to third parties (including linked sources, guest content, or embedded materials, if any) are the responsibility of their respective authors or providers.
They do not necessarily reflect the views of Next Step Consulting Ltd.
7. Website availability and technical issues
We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Access may be affected by maintenance, updates, technical failures, or factors outside our control.
8. Changes to this Disclaimer
We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date shown above.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact:
Next Step Consulting Ltd. (NSC)
Dianabad, bl. 45-46, ent. 7, fl. 2, ap. 99
Sofia 1172
Bulgaria
Email: office@nsc-services.com
Contact page: https://nsc-services.com/contact/
Images and Visual Content Notice
Effective date: 09.09.2022
Last updated: 25.02.2026
This website may include different types of visual materials, including:
- AI-generated images used for illustrative or design purposes;
- Real photographs, including images from events, meetings, publications, or news-related activities;
- NSC brand assets, including the NSC logo and its different versions;
- Other visual materials, such as graphics, icons, screenshots, or licensed/third-party images, where applicable.
Images on this website are used for presentation, communication, and informational purposes. Some visuals may be illustrative and should not be interpreted as a literal representation of actual results, people, places, or events unless explicitly stated.
All logos, branding elements, and original visual content on this website are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. No image, logo, graphic, or other visual material from this website may be copied, reused, modified, or distributed without prior written permission, except where permitted by law or where rights belong to a third party and separate permission is obtained from the relevant owner.
If you believe any visual material on this website has been used incorrectly or without proper rights, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed.
Contact
Next Step Consulting Ltd. (NSC)
Dianabad, bl. 45-46, ent. 7, fl. 2, ap. 99
Sofia 1172
Bulgaria
Email: office@nsc-services.com