Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how NextIn Limited ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website (nextintalent.com) and platform (collectively, the "Platform"). This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for using them.

By using our Platform, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should either adjust your browser settings as described in this policy or discontinue using our Platform.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Platform.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies may be either "persistent" or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie remains on your device for a set period or until you delete it, while a session cookie is deleted when you close your browser.

2.1 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Platform, including:

• Web Beacons (Pixels): Small transparent image files used to track your movements on websites.
• Local Storage: A component of the Web Storage API that allows websites to store data locally within your browser.
• Device Fingerprinting: A process of collecting information about your device to create a profile for identification purposes.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Functionality: These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
• Performance & Analytics: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Platform. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors navigate around the site.
• Personalization: These cookies enable the Platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
• Security: These cookies help us identify and prevent security risks, including detecting fraud and platform abuse.
• Marketing: These cookies may be set through our Platform by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

The specific cookies we use on our Platform fall into the following categories:

Category	Examples	Purpose	Duration
Essential	session_id, csrf_token, auth_token	Authentication, security, basic platform functionality	Session or up to 30 days
Performance	_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)	Analyze user behavior, improve platform performance	1 day to 2 years
Functionality	user_preferences, language_settings	Remember user preferences and settings	Up to 1 year
Targeting/Marketing	_fbp (Facebook), _li_* (LinkedIn)	Deliver relevant advertisements, track marketing campaign effectiveness	Up to 2 years
Social Media	_twitter, _linkedin_shared	Enable social sharing and integration	Up to 1 year

This is not an exhaustive list, as cookies may change over time. We will update this policy to reflect any significant changes in the cookies we use.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Platform are placed by third parties who provide services to us or have partnerships with us. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Platform and other websites.

Third-party cookies used on our Platform include:

• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users interact with our Platform.
• Advertising networks (such as Google AdWords, Facebook, and LinkedIn) to help deliver relevant advertisements to you.
• Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) to enable sharing and integration features.
• Customer service providers to enhance our support capabilities.

These third parties may use the information collected to provide measurement services and targeted ads across various platforms and websites. The information practices of these third parties are governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

5.1 Links to Third-Party Policies

For your convenience, here are links to some of the third-party cookie policies:

• Google
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

6. Managing Your Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, depending on your browser or device.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you can also manage similar technologies in the same way that you manage cookies – using your browser's preferences.

Here are links to the cookie management pages of common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our Platform.

6.2 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

For third-party cookies related to advertising, you can opt out via:

• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) - for EU users
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) - for US users
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC) - for Canadian users

7. Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Cookie Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make.

We will obtain your consent to any material changes to this Cookie Policy if and where required by applicable data protection laws. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

You can see when this Cookie Policy was last updated by checking the "Last Updated" date displayed at the top of this Cookie Policy.

8. Contact Us

As a UK-based company serving both UK and US candidates and companies, NextIn is committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection across multiple jurisdictions. If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below:

If you have concerns about our data practices or your data protection rights, you have the right to complain to your local data protection authority:

• In the UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• In the US: Your state Attorney General's office or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

We would, however, appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you approach a regulatory authority, so please contact us in the first instance.