Privacy Policy

We Respect Your Ambition — And Your DataAt Next Stage Trajectory, you’re not just a user — you’re a founder building something meaningful. We treat your data the same way we treat your business: with discretion, integrity, and purpose.This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it to help you grow.

1. What We Collect (And Why It Matters)

We only collect what helps us accelerate your trajectory. Information You Provide
* Name,
* email
* phone
* Company details (revenue, stage, product, team)
* Growth goals and your Life-Changing Target (LCT)
* Materials you choose to share (pitch decks, metrics, etc.)

Information We Collect Automatically
* Website usage (pages visited, time on site)
* Device and browser dataCookies (see below)👉 This helps us personalize your experience and improve our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information
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‍We use your data to do one thing well: help you grow faster.

‍Specifically, we use it to:
* Match you with the right partners, advisors, and investors
* Power NST’s AI-driven growth insights and scriptsImprove your Next Stage Trajectory roadmap
* Communicate relevant opportunities and insights
* Operate and improve our platform

We do not use your data in ways that conflict with your interests as a founder.

3. We Do Not Sell Your Data

Let’s be clear: We do not sell your personal or company data.

‍Your information is used to support your growth — not to monetize you.

4. When We Share Information

We only share data when it directly benefits you or is required.

With Your Consent
*Investor introductions
*Strategic partner connections
* Advisor matching

With Trusted Service Providers
* Infrastructure (hosting, analytics, CRM tools)
* These partners are contractually required to protect your data

For Legal Reasons
*If required by law or to protect rights and safety

5. Your Control

You’re in control of your data.

You can:
*Request access to your data
*Update or correct your information
*Request deletion
*Opt out of communications

Just contact us at: contact@nextstagetrajectory.com

‍6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your information:
*Encryption
* Secure infrastructure
* Restricted internal access

No system is perfect — but we treat security as mission-critical.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:
*Improve performance
*Understand user behavior
*Optimize your experience

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Founder Confidentiality

We understand that founders operate with sensitive information.
*We do not share your metrics, materials, or strategy without your permission
*Investor introductions are opt-in
*Your data is handled with strict internal confidentiality

This is a core part of our trust model.

9. Changes to This Policy

As we evolve, this policy may be updated. If changes are material, we will notify you.

10. Contact Us
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Questions? Concerns? Want to exercise your rights?

Reach out anytime:Next Stage Trajectory
contact@nextstagetrajectory.com