Privacy Policy

Welcome to Nearhap! At Nearhap(“We”, “Us”, “Our”,”Platform”), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our platform.

By accessing or using Nearhap, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you update, download, install, or continue to use this platform, you are accepting the terms of any changes or updates made to this privacy policy. Please take the time to read and understand this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

1.1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you willingly provide when you sign up for Nearhap. This can encompass, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Your name.
2. Email address.
3. Username.
4. Profile information.
5. Any other information you choose to share with us.

1.1.2 User Generated Content

Furthermore, we collect information about you that you voluntarily post on the platform. This may include:

1. Text Content.
2. Images.
3. Profile pictures.
4. User bios.
5. And other content you decide to share.

1.1.3 Activity Data

We also gather data related to your activities on the platform, such as:

1. Comments.
2. Replies.
3. Likes on posts you interact with.

1.1.4 Communities and Pages Data

Additionally, information about the Communities you are part of or create is collected, along with information about those Communities.

We further collect data concerning the Pages you create or follow. This encompasses activities such as:

1. Reviewing the page.
2. Asking or answering questions.
3. Posting on the page.
4. And other similar activities.
Please note that if you do not wish to provide us with the above information, you must discontinue using Nearhap. By providing this information, you consent to Nearhap using the provided information as outlined above.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

1.2.1 Device Information

We collect information about your device when you access the platform. This may include:

1. Device type.
2. Unique device identifiers for push notifications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve the Platform

Email and password provided by you is used for logging in on the platform. Your email may be used to respond to any inquiries, questions, or requests you make.

2.2 Account Verification

Your email address is crucial for verifying your account and helping you reset your password or recover your account in case you forget your login credentials.

2.3 User Experience Improvement

We may utilize your information to enhance your experience on our platform, tailor content to your interests, and provide personalized recommendations.

2.4 Communication

We may use your email address to respond to inquiries, questions, or requests you submit to us. Additionally, we may use your email for important updates, newsletters, or notifications related to Nearhap and changes in our policies.

2.5 Platform Enhancements

We analyze user data to improve our platform's functionality, security, and performance.

2.6 Legal and Security Compliance

We may use your information to comply with legal obligations and investigate and prevent fraudulent activities, violations of our terms of service, and other security concerns.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us your explicit consent.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services.

3.3 Legal Compliance

We may share your information when we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

4. Your Privacy Choices

You have certain choices regarding your personal information:

4.1. Access and Update

You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.

4.2. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. You can request the deletion of your account and associated data or can delete yourself.

5. Children's Privacy

Nearhap is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove that information.

6. Protecting Your Privacy

We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and while we do our utmost to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Please use strong passwords and exercise caution when sharing personal information online.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be modified accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. If you continue to use the platform after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you consent to those changes.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

Last Updated: 27 Sep, 2023