Privacy Policy for Nearify

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Nearify ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Nearify mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Name, email address, and profile details provided during sign-in (Google or GitHub).
Profile Information: User-generated content such as interests, skills, profile images, and other optional details.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including features used and session activity.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version.
Location Data (if applicable): Approximate location or proximity-based data used to identify nearby users and events.

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide and operate the Nearify service
Enable event participation and networking features
Show relevant people and connection suggestions
Facilitate messaging between users
Improve app performance and user experience
Ensure safety and prevent misuse

3. User-Generated Content

Nearify allows users to create profiles, participate in events, and communicate with others. Any information you share in your profile or messages may be visible to other users within the app.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

With other users (as part of app functionality)
With service providers that help operate the app (e.g., hosting, analytics)
When required by law or to protect our users and platform

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You may request deletion of your account and data.

7. Your Rights

Access or update your profile information
Delete your account
Contact us with privacy-related questions

8. Children's Privacy

Nearify is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by the effective date above.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact us at:
support@nearify.org