Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 8, 2025

At Nearsapp, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the requirements set by Google Play.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information to provide our services:

Account Information: Email, name, birthday, phone number, and password to create your profile.
Location Data: To display posts and users near your selected location. You can adjust your location preferences.
Posts and Messages: We collect and store the posts you make, messages you send, and group interactions you participate in.
Device Information: We may collect information about your device, such as IP address and usage data, for security and performance optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

Provide you with a personalized social media experience.
Facilitate location-based posts and group chats.
Improve the app's functionality and security.
Send you notifications about app interactions, updates, and important messages.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and app integrity.

3. User Consent and Permissions
You will be asked for permission to access your location data, and this is necessary to use certain features of the app. You can modify location sharing through your device settings.

4. Third-Party Sharing
We only share your data with trusted third-party service providers for operational purposes, such as cloud hosting and analytics. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your data if required by law.

5. Data Security
We implement strong encryption and security practices to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or breaches. However, no system is 100% secure, so we recommend users take additional precautions to secure their accounts.

6. Your Control and Rights
Access and Modify Data: You can access and update your personal information directly within the app.
Delete Account: You can delete your account and associated data at any time through the app settings.
Opt-out of Notifications: Manage your notification preferences in the settings menu.

7. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for users under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in legal requirements or our app’s functionality. Users will be notified of significant changes.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at wikosac@gmail.com.