Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Next Phase Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you interact with our SMS (text messaging) services, website, and related online forms, including opt-in pages at https://hainescapital.npconsultinggeorgia.com.
By accessing this website and/or providing personal information and consenting to receive SMS messages, you agree to the terms described here. If you disagree with any of the stated terms and conditions, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
This policy is part of our commitment to transparency and protecting your personal information throughout our messaging programs and website services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you interact with our SMS program, website, or online forms:
Contact Information
- Mobile phone number
- First and last name (if provided)
- Email address (if provided)
Message Interaction Data
- Message metadata (e.g., timestamps, delivery status, opt-in/opt-out records)
Usage Information
- Information about how you interact with our opt-in forms, website pages, and SMS responses.
We collect this information directly from you when you enter it into our web forms or provide it through interaction with our SMS system.
2a. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our service providers use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, including opt-in and landing pages. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. These technologies may also include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
Cookies and similar technologies help us:
- Understand how visitors use our site (analytics).
- Remember your preferences.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Measure or deliver relevant content and marketing.
- We collect certain information automatically through these technologies, which may include your IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and how you interact with site content. Some cookies may also collect personal information if you are logged in or identified (e.g., through form submissions).
You can usually manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or other tools provided by third-party vendors. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website. Not all cookies require consent (e.g., strictly necessary cookies), but where required by law, you may be prompted to give consent before non-essential cookies are placed.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To send SMS messages: Including service updates, alerts, reminders, promotional offers, educational content, and other notifications you have elected to receive.
To manage your messaging preferences: Including processing opt-in and opt-out requests.
To improve our services: Analyzing engagement and message performance.
To comply with legal obligations: Such as record-keeping to demonstrate consent under applicable laws.
To fulfill the purposes identified: At or before the time of collecting personal information.
Personal information will be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, will be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
4. SMS Consent and Messaging
By submitting your phone number through our opt-in form, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Next Phase Consulting at the number you provide. Messages may include informational content as well as marketing/promotional content where you have opted in for these messages.
Standard message and data rates may apply based on your wireless service plan. Message frequency may vary. You may revoke your consent at any time.
Opt-Out Instructions
You can stop receiving SMS at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us.
Help Instructions
Reply HELP for assistance or contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Next Phase Consulting do not sell or share your phone number or SMS consent data with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share necessary information with:
Service providers: Organizations that assist in delivering SMS messages, CRM services, analytics, or website functionality on our behalf, but only to the extent necessary to operate the service.
Legal and compliance authorities: If required by law or regulation.
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for providing the specific service. Mobile opt-in consent data is never shared for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention and Security
Next Phase Consulting retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide messaging services, fulfill legal and regulatory requirements, and demonstrate messaging compliance. SMS consent and interaction records are stored to document your consent history and manage your preferences.
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, theft, or misuse.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. After opting out, you will no longer receive further texts unless you opt in again.
Access or Deletion Requests
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information related to SMS or website communications by contacting us using the details below. We will respond according to applicable law and promptly provide customers with access to our policies and procedures for the administration of personal data.
8. Use License
Permission is allowed to temporarily download one copy of the materials (data or software) on Next Phase Consulting website for personal and non-commercial use only. This is a grant of license and not a transfer of title, and under this license, you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial use, or for any public presentation (commercial or non-commercial)
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software or material contained on Next Phase Consulting website
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Next Phase Consulting at any time. Upon termination, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The materials on Next Phase Consulting website are provided "as is." Next Phase Consulting makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
Further, Next Phase Consulting does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
In no event shall Next Phase Consulting or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Next Phase Consulting website, even if Next Phase Consulting or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
10. Age Restriction (18+)
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from an individual under 18, we will take steps to promptly delete it.
11. Links to Third-Party Sites
Next Phase Consulting has not reviewed all of the websites or links connected to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Next Phase Consulting of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised. Next Phase Consulting may update these terms for its website at any time without notice. By using this site, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we may notify you via SMS or by posting the updated policy on our website.
13. Governing Law
Any claim relating to Next Phase Consulting website or services shall be governed by the laws of the United States without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:
Next Phase Consulting
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 706-780-5331
Address: 154 Colonial Court, Jefferson Georgia (GA) 30549