Cookie Policy
Last updated: September, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Next Steps (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies: temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: stored on your device until they expire or you delete them.
First-party cookies: set directly by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies: set by external services (e.g. analytics or advertising providers).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure our website functions properly.
Improve user experience and site performance.
Analyse website traffic and usage patterns (e.g. via Google Analytics).
Remember your preferences (such as language or consent choices).
Track affiliate links to help us earn commissions.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, certain features may not function properly.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, so we can improve content and usability.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as login details or preferences).
d) Advertising & Affiliate Cookies
Some cookies track links you click to determine if you make a purchase or sign up through an affiliate partner. This allows us to earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, such as:
Google Analytics (website traffic and usage analysis).
Affiliate networks (to track sales generated through referral links).
Email marketing providers (to measure email campaign effectiveness).
These third parties may use their own cookies in line with their privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Block all cookies.
Delete existing cookies.
Set preferences for certain websites.
Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
For more details on managing cookies, visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The “last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it was most recently revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at this link.
