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Security Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

At NextWeb Group UAE (“NextWeb”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information is an important part of how we design, develop, operate, and support digital solutions.

This Information Security Policy describes our approach to protecting information associated with our website, technology platforms, client projects, software applications, AI solutions, digital services, and business operations.

We apply reasonable administrative, organisational, physical, and technical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information, technology involved, and associated risks.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Refund & Cancellation Policy, and any applicable client service agreement.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies, as relevant, to:

  • NextWeb websites and digital platforms
  • Client websites and applications managed by NextWeb
  • Custom software development
  • Mobile applications
  • CRM and business management solutions
  • SaaS platforms
  • AI-powered solutions
  • AI voice agents
  • Automation systems
  • APIs and integrations
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Hosting environments
  • Internal business systems
  • Client information
  • Personal information processed by NextWeb
  • Employees, contractors, consultants, and authorised personnel

The security measures applicable to a particular client service may vary depending on the project’s scope, architecture, hosting environment, contractual requirements, and third-party technologies.

3. Our Information Security Principles

Our security approach is based on three fundamental principles:

Confidentiality

Information should only be accessible to authorised individuals, systems, and organisations.

Integrity

Information should be protected against unauthorised alteration, destruction, or manipulation.

Availability

Systems and information should remain reasonably available to authorised users when required, subject to maintenance, outages, third-party dependencies, and other operational circumstances.

4. Information We Protect

Depending on the services provided, NextWeb may protect or process information including:

  • Client business information
  • Customer information
  • Contact information
  • Website enquiry information
  • Account information
  • Application data
  • CRM information
  • Project documentation
  • Website content
  • Technical documentation
  • Source code
  • Database information
  • API information
  • Authentication information
  • Support communications
  • AI interaction data
  • Analytics information
  • Employee and contractor information
  • Other confidential or commercially sensitive information

The specific categories of personal information collected and processed are described in our Privacy Policy.

5. Security Governance

NextWeb takes a risk-based approach to information security.

Our security practices may include:

  • Security policies and procedures
  • Defined responsibilities
  • Access management
  • Secure development practices
  • Infrastructure protection
  • Vulnerability management
  • Security monitoring
  • Backup procedures
  • Incident management
  • Business continuity planning
  • Third-party risk consideration
  • Employee security awareness

Security measures are reviewed and adjusted where reasonably necessary based on evolving technologies, threats, services, and business requirements.

6. Access Control

Access to systems and information is restricted based on business requirements and authorised responsibilities.

Depending on the system, security controls may include:

  • Individual user accounts
  • Strong authentication
  • Role-based access controls
  • Principle of least privilege
  • Multi-factor authentication where appropriate
  • Administrative access restrictions
  • Account lifecycle management
  • Periodic access reviews
  • Session and authentication controls

Access may be revoked or modified when an employee, contractor, client, or authorised user no longer requires it.

7. Password and Authentication Security

NextWeb encourages and implements appropriate authentication practices based on the relevant system.

These may include:

  • Strong password requirements
  • Secure password storage
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Restricted administrative credentials
  • Unique user accounts
  • Authentication monitoring
  • Secure password reset mechanisms

Users and clients are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of credentials issued to them and should immediately notify NextWeb if they suspect unauthorised access.

8. Data Encryption

Where appropriate and technically supported, NextWeb uses recognised security technologies to protect information during transmission.

Sensitive communications between users and supported web services may be protected through technologies such as HTTPS/TLS.

Encryption or equivalent safeguards may also be applied to stored information where appropriate based on the sensitivity of the data, system architecture, and services being provided.

9. Secure Software Development

Security is considered throughout our website, application, software, CRM, SaaS, AI, and integration development activities.

Our development practices may include:

  • Secure coding principles
  • Input validation
  • Authentication controls
  • Authorisation controls
  • Secure API development
  • Error handling
  • Dependency management
  • Code review
  • Development and testing environments
  • Security testing
  • Deployment controls

The specific development security measures depend on the nature and risk profile of each project.

10. Application Security

NextWeb takes reasonable measures to reduce common application security risks.

Depending on the application, controls may be designed to address risks involving:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Injection attacks
  • Cross-site scripting
  • Cross-site request forgery
  • Broken authentication
  • Insecure access control
  • Sensitive data exposure
  • Malicious file uploads
  • API abuse
  • Session vulnerabilities
  • Security misconfiguration

Security requirements may differ for each technology stack and hosting environment.

11. API and Integration Security

NextWeb solutions may communicate with third-party systems through APIs and integrations.

Where applicable, security practices may include:

  • Authentication tokens
  • API keys
  • Access restrictions
  • Secure communication
  • Permission management
  • Request validation
  • Rate controls
  • Logging and monitoring

Clients should not publicly expose API keys, credentials, authentication tokens, or other confidential integration information.

12. Infrastructure and Cloud Security

NextWeb may use reputable cloud, hosting, infrastructure, and technology providers to operate services.

Depending on the environment, security controls may include:

  • Network security
  • Firewall protection
  • Secure configuration
  • Access restrictions
  • Infrastructure monitoring
  • Security updates
  • Backup systems
  • Malware protection
  • Logging
  • Availability monitoring

Cloud and hosting services may operate under a shared-responsibility model, meaning security responsibilities are distributed between NextWeb, the infrastructure provider, clients, and other relevant parties.

13. Server Security

Where NextWeb manages server infrastructure, reasonable security measures may include:

  • Restricted administrative access
  • Security configuration
  • Operating system updates
  • Application updates
  • Firewall controls
  • Malware monitoring
  • Log monitoring
  • Backup procedures
  • Vulnerability remediation

No internet-connected infrastructure can be guaranteed to be completely immune from cyber threats.

14. Malware Protection

Reasonable measures may be implemented to prevent, identify, and respond to malicious software.

These measures may include:

  • Malware scanning
  • Security monitoring
  • Software updates
  • Restricted access
  • Website security controls
  • File monitoring
  • Incident investigation

Clients should also maintain appropriate endpoint protection and security controls on devices used to access NextWeb-managed systems.

15. Vulnerability and Patch Management

Software vulnerabilities can emerge as technologies evolve.

NextWeb may apply processes for:

  • Identifying known vulnerabilities
  • Reviewing security updates
  • Updating software components
  • Applying relevant patches
  • Updating dependencies
  • Addressing identified security weaknesses

The timing of remediation may depend on severity, operational impact, testing requirements, third-party availability, and contractual service arrangements.

16. Security Monitoring and Logging

Where appropriate, systems may generate logs or monitoring information for purposes such as:

  • Detecting suspicious activity
  • Troubleshooting technical problems
  • Monitoring system availability
  • Investigating incidents
  • Identifying unusual authentication activity
  • Supporting security analysis

Access to security logs is restricted where appropriate.

17. Backup and Recovery

Where backup services form part of the relevant service arrangement, NextWeb may maintain backups designed to support recovery from certain operational failures.

Backup arrangements may vary depending on:

  • Service type
  • Hosting platform
  • Client package
  • System architecture
  • Data sensitivity
  • Contractual requirements

Backups should not be regarded as an absolute guarantee against every form of data loss.

Clients may also be responsible for maintaining independent backups where specified in their service agreement.

18. Client Data Security

Client information is accessed only where reasonably required to:

  • Provide contracted services
  • Develop or maintain systems
  • Resolve technical issues
  • Provide customer support
  • Maintain security
  • Meet legal obligations

We seek to limit unnecessary access to client information.

19. Data Minimisation

Where appropriate, NextWeb seeks to collect and process only information reasonably required for legitimate business and service purposes.

Personal information should not be retained indefinitely without a legitimate operational, contractual, or legal reason.

Further information regarding data retention is provided in our Privacy Policy.

20. AI and Automation Security

NextWeb may develop or integrate Artificial Intelligence systems, AI voice agents, conversational AI, and automation technologies.

Depending on the solution, information may be processed by third-party AI, telecommunication, cloud, or automation providers.

Security considerations may include:

  • Access controls
  • API security
  • Credential protection
  • Data minimisation
  • Secure integrations
  • Appropriate logging
  • Permission controls

Clients should avoid providing unnecessary sensitive information to AI systems unless the solution has been specifically designed and authorised to process such information.

21. AI Third-Party Providers

Certain AI functionality may rely on third-party technology providers.

The security, availability, processing, and storage practices of those providers are also subject to their respective terms, privacy policies, security practices, and infrastructure.

Where appropriate, NextWeb evaluates third-party services before integrating them into solutions.

22. Employee and Contractor Security

Employees, contractors, consultants, and other authorised personnel are expected to comply with applicable security and confidentiality requirements.

Measures may include:

  • Confidentiality obligations
  • Restricted system access
  • Role-based permissions
  • Security awareness
  • Credential protection requirements
  • Access termination procedures

Access should be limited to what is reasonably required to perform authorised responsibilities.

23. Third-Party Service Providers

NextWeb may use external providers for services such as:

  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Hosting
  • Databases
  • Email
  • Telecommunications
  • AI technology
  • Analytics
  • Payment processing
  • Software development tools
  • Cybersecurity services

Third-party providers operate under their own security frameworks and contractual arrangements.

NextWeb cannot guarantee the uninterrupted availability or absolute security of systems operated independently by third parties.

24. Client Security Responsibilities

Security is a shared responsibility.

Clients are expected to:

  • Protect usernames and passwords
  • Enable multi-factor authentication where available
  • Restrict unnecessary employee access
  • Notify NextWeb when authorised users leave their organisation
  • Keep devices secure
  • Avoid sharing credentials through insecure channels
  • Maintain appropriate endpoint security
  • Report suspicious activity promptly
  • Provide accurate access requirements
  • Follow reasonable security recommendations provided by NextWeb

NextWeb may not be responsible for incidents resulting from compromised client-controlled credentials, devices, networks, or systems where those circumstances are outside NextWeb’s reasonable control.

25. Security Incident Management

NextWeb maintains processes designed to respond appropriately to identify security incidents.

Depending on the circumstances, incident response may involve:

  • Detection and identification
  • Initial assessment
  • Containment
  • Investigation
  • Remediation
  • Recovery
  • Documentation
  • Appropriate notification
  • Post-incident review

The response will depend on the nature, severity, scope, and potential impact of the incident.

26. Data Breach Response

Where a security incident involves personal information, NextWeb will assess the incident and take reasonable steps appropriate to the circumstances.

Where notification is required under applicable law, NextWeb will seek to make the relevant notifications in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Clients may also have independent notification obligations depending on their role and the information affected.

27. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

NextWeb seeks to maintain reasonable measures designed to support continuity and recovery of important technology services.

Depending on the relevant service, measures may include:

  • Data backups
  • Recovery procedures
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • System redundancy
  • Incident response
  • Service restoration processes

Recovery capabilities vary depending on the applicable service, infrastructure, and client agreement.

28. Physical Security

Where relevant, physical access to offices, devices, infrastructure, or facilities containing sensitive information should be appropriately restricted.

Data centres used by third-party cloud and hosting providers are subject to the physical security arrangements maintained by those providers.

29. Remote Working Security

Where personnel access systems remotely, appropriate security practices may be required, including:

  • Secure authentication
  • Protected devices
  • Restricted access
  • Secure communication
  • Credential protection
  • Appropriate handling of confidential information

30. Payment Security

Where payments are processed through third-party payment providers, payment information may be processed directly by those providers.

NextWeb seeks to avoid unnecessary collection or storage of sensitive payment card information.

Third-party payment processors are responsible for security measures applicable to their respective payment platforms.

31. Privacy and Information Security

Information security and privacy are closely connected.

Our Privacy Policy provides further information regarding:

  • Personal information collected
  • Purposes of processing
  • Data sharing
  • Data retention
  • International transfers
  • Individual rights
  • Contact procedures

32. Security Limitations

While NextWeb takes reasonable steps to protect information, no website, application, network, cloud environment, communication method, or information system can be guaranteed to be secure.

Cybersecurity risks may include sophisticated attacks, previously unknown vulnerabilities, third-party compromises, credential theft, social engineering, infrastructure failures, and circumstances outside our reasonable control.

Accordingly, this Policy should not be interpreted as a guarantee that a security incident will never occur.

33. Responsible Security Reporting

If you believe you have identified a potential security vulnerability affecting NextWeb’s website or services, please report it responsibly to:

info@nextwebgroup.ae

Please provide sufficient information to allow us to investigate the issue.

We request that security researchers and users:

  • Do not access information that does not belong to them
  • Do not alter or destroy information
  • Do not disrupt our services
  • Do not use social engineering
  • Do not publicly disclose an unresolved vulnerability before giving us a reasonable opportunity to investigate

We appreciate responsible reporting of legitimate security concerns.

34. Compliance and Legal Requirements

NextWeb seeks to operate its information security and personal data handling practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements in the United Arab Emirates.

Where client-specific contractual or regulatory security requirements apply, additional controls may be established through the applicable agreement.

35. Policy Review and Updates

We may periodically review and update this Information Security Policy to reflect changes in:

  • Technology
  • Security threats
  • Business operations
  • Services
  • Infrastructure
  • Industry practices
  • Legal requirements

The latest version will be published on our website.

36. Contact Us

For questions about this Information Security Policy or to report a security concern, contact:

NextWeb Group UAE

Address:
Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor
Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Phone: +971 56 148 8388

Email: info@nextwebgroup.ae

Website: https://nextwebgroup.ae

Security Notice

If you believe your account, credentials, information, or a NextWeb-managed service has been compromised, please contact us as soon as possible at info@nextwebgroup.ae with the relevant details so that the matter can be assessed.