Effective Date: 27-11-2024
At NearU, a product developed by WEB WORLD, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the NearU app (“App”) and related services. By accessing or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
WEB WORLD, with its registered office at Worli, Mumbai, is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@nearu.in.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use the NearU App:
a) Personal Information
- Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other details that you voluntarily provide.
- Location Data: To provide location-based services, the App may access your device’s GPS or IP address to determine your location. You can control location sharing through your device’s settings.
- Payment Information: If you make in-app purchases or transactions, we may collect payment details, including credit card information. Payment data is processed securely via third-party payment processors.
b) Usage Data
- App Usage Information: We may collect data about your interactions with the App, such as features you use, the content you view, and how long you use the App. This helps us improve the App’s functionality and user experience.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the App, including device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The NearU App may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about your use of the App. These technologies help us understand how the App is used, track usage patterns, and improve the App.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide and Improve Services: To provide you with the features and services offered by the NearU App, and to personalize your experience.
- Location-Based Services: To offer location-specific recommendations and services.
- Communication: To send you important updates, notifications, and customer support related to the App.
- Analytics and Research: To understand how users interact with the App and to improve its functionality and user experience.
- Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional communications about products, services, or offers related to NearU.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors or service providers who help us operate the App and deliver services to you (e.g., payment processors, hosting services, analytics providers).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business or assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring party.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if we have obtained your explicit consent to do so.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you delete your account, we will make reasonable efforts to delete your personal data from our systems, except where retention is required for legal or legitimate business purposes.
5. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with respect to your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organization in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@nearu.in.
7. Children’s Privacy
The NearU App is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 16, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information about your child, please contact us at info@nearu.in.
8. International Data Transfers
As a global company, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your country of residence. If we transfer your data, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the functionality of the NearU App. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page or by providing a more prominent notice within the App. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights with respect to your personal data, please contact us at:
WEB WORLD
Registered Office: Worli, Mumbai
Email: info@nearu.in