Whistleblower Policy

1. Purpose

Neural Partners is committed to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. This Whistleblower Policy provides a framework for employees, contractors, partners, and third parties to report concerns regarding actual or suspected violations of law, unethical behavior, or breaches of company policy, including privacy or data protection laws.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all individuals working with or on behalf of Neural Partners, including employees, contractors, vendors, clients, and business partners.

3. What Can Be Reported

Whistleblowers may report any concerns related to:

• Violations of federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Misuse of company funds or fraudulent activities
• Privacy and data protection violations (e.g., CCPA noncompliance, unauthorized data disclosure)
• Unsafe or unethical practices
• Discrimination, harassment, or abuse
• Retaliation against whistleblowers

4. How to Report

Reports can be made confidentially through the following channels:

You may choose to remain anonymous. While doing so may limit our ability to investigate, we will respect and protect anonymity to the extent legally permissible.

5. Protection Against Retaliation

Neural Partners strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who, in good faith, reports a concern or participates in an investigation. Any retaliation will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination or contract cancellation.

6. Confidentiality

All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality, consistent with applicable legal obligations and the need to conduct a thorough investigation. Information will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.

7. Investigation Process

Once a report is received, it will be:

• Logged and assigned an internal reference number
• Reviewed by a designated compliance officer or legal advisor
• Investigated thoroughly, including interviews and evidence collection where applicable
• Resolved with appropriate action taken, documented, and tracked

The whistleblower may receive status updates if contact information is provided. Please indicate you would like updates when speaking to a Neural Partners representative.

8. Compliance With Legal Framework

This policy complements Neural Partners' existing compliance framework, including:

• Privacy Policy
• Your Privacy Rights (CCPA)
• Sustainability and Ethics
• Modern Slavery Statement
• Accessibility Statement

9. Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed annually or as needed to reflect legal, regulatory, and organizational changes. Updates will be published here.

10. Questions

If you have questions about this policy, contact our compliance team at:
Email: team@neuralpartners.ai