Nearby Connect Privacy Policy
Rawat Innovations built the Nearby Connect app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Rawat Innovations at no cost and is intended for use as is.
Information Collection and Use
Nearby Connect collects the following types of information:
- Location Data: The app collects your device's location to display nearby users and facilitate connections. Location data is collected in the background, even when the app is not actively in use, to provide real-time proximity updates.
- Personal Information: When you create a profile, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, interests, profile picture, and any other details you choose to share.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the app, such as the features you access, the users you interact with, and the time you spend in the app. This includes analytics data collected through Vercel Analytics.
- Device Information: We collect information about your device, such as the device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies to remember your sidebar preferences and local storage to maintain your authentication session.
We use this information for the following purposes:
- To display nearby users and facilitate connections.
- To personalize your experience within the app.
- To improve the app's functionality and performance.
- To provide customer support.
- To send you notifications about nearby users and connection requests.
- To analyze app usage and improve our services.
Data Sharing
We may share your information with the following third parties:
- Other Users: Your profile information and location data are visible to other users of the app.
- Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to host the app (Vercel), manage the database (Supabase), provide mapping services (Google Maps), and collect analytics (Vercel Analytics). These providers may have access to your information. Please refer to their respective privacy policies:
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or legal process.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest.
- Using secure servers and firewalls.
- Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Location Data
This application collects location data to enable "Nearby Friends" or "Location Sharing" features even when the app is closed or not in use. However, you can turn off location sharing on your device at any time, which will disable this functionality.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- You can access and update your profile information within the app.
- You can delete your account and all associated data.
- You can contact us to request access to or deletion of your information.
- You can opt out of analytics tracking by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Nearby Connect is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at support@rawatinnovations.com.