Telisoft (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Nearz mobile application (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. The privacy of our users is paramount, and we are committed to protecting it.
Information Collection and Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you. Types of Data collected:
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Mobile Unique Identifier
- Email Address
- Gender
- Nickname
- User uploaded media (Images, audio, videos ..etc)
- Neighborhood Information
Usage Data
We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, our Service pages that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
Use of Data
Telisoft uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service
- To notify you about changes to our Service
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
- To provide customer support
- To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service
- To monitor the usage of our Service
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it
- To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including for billing and collection
Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
Please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to our servers and process it there.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Telisoft will take all the steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place, including the security of your data and other personal information.
Device Permissions
Our Service requires certain permissions on your device to provide specific functionalities. These permissions allow us to offer you a better and more personalized experience. Below are the details regarding each permission and its purpose:
Camera Access
- Purpose: The Service requires access to your device’s camera to allow you to post pictures of items or services. This feature is designed to enhance the user experience by enabling you to visually share and explore content within the app.
- How to Manage: You can enable or disable access to the camera at any time through your device’s settings menu. Please note that disabling camera access may limit certain functionalities of the Service.
Location Information
- Purpose: To provide location-based services, our app needs to access your device’s location. This permission enables us to approximate your location to gather neighborhood information, enhancing the relevance of the content and services provided to you.
- How to Manage: Location access can be modified in your device’s settings. You have the option to choose between allowing location access always, only while using the app, or never. Adjusting these settings will affect the app’s ability to provide location-specific services.
Microphone Access
- Purpose: The Service requires access to your device’s microphone to let you send voice messages to other users. This feature aims to facilitate communication and interaction among users in a convenient and accessible manner.
- How to Manage: Microphone permissions can be controlled through your device’s settings. You can grant or revoke microphone access at any time, depending on your preference. Please be aware that disabling microphone access might restrict your ability to use voice messaging features within the app.
Your Privacy and Account Deletion: Our Commitment
Deciding to leave our community is a significant choice, and we’re committed to handling your decision with the utmost respect for your privacy and data. Here’s exactly what happens when you choose to delete your account, described in a way that’s easy for everyone to understand:
1. Clearing Your Personal Information
First off, we make sure to remove all your personal details from our user database. This means that any information that could identify you directly, like your name, email, or contact details, will be erased. We want to ensure that your departure from our platform leaves no personal traces behind.
2. Your Posts and Contributions
- Posts You’ve Created: We respect the effort and creativity you’ve put into your posts. When you leave, we’ll remove the text and content of your posts and delete any images you’ve uploaded. This way, we protect your privacy while also keeping our platform’s content clean and relevant.
- Profile Images: Just like your posts, we’ll also remove any profile images you’ve uploaded, ensuring that your visual identity is cleared from our platform.
3. Interactions and Engagements
All the interactions you’ve had on the platform, like likes, comments, or shares, will be removed. This step is part of our commitment to fully respect your decision to leave by erasing traces of your engagements.
4. Chat Anonymity
If you’ve had conversations in our chat system, we take a careful approach. While your personal details are wiped clean, the chat history itself remains intact to avoid disrupting the flow of conversation for other users. However, your name will be replaced with “Anonymous” or its equivalent in the user’s language, ensuring your privacy is maintained.
5. Your Digital Footprint
- Neighborhood Geo-Location: Any geo-location data tied to your account, such as your neighborhood location, will be erased. We understand the importance of location privacy and ensure this information is fully removed.
- Reviews: If you’ve left reviews on posts, these will stay on our platform but will no longer be linked to any identifiable information. They’ll simply be attributed to an “Anonymous” user, preserving the integrity of the feedback while respecting your privacy.
Your Final Step: Account Deletion
Deleting your account is a definitive action. Once you’ve decided to proceed, here’s how it works:
- Navigate to Settings: Go to your profile settings and look for the account deletion option.
- Confirm Your Choice: We’ll ask you to confirm your decision as this step is irreversible.
- A Respectful Goodbye: After confirmation, we take care of the rest, ensuring your digital presence is respectfully cleared according to the steps outlined above.
Consent and Revocation
By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy, including the use of device permissions as described above. Should you decide to revoke the permissions, you may do so at any time through your device’s settings. However, please be aware that certain features of the app may not function properly without these permissions.
User-Generated Content Standards
To ensure Nearz remains a respectful, safe, and engaging platform for all users, we have established the following expanded content standards. These guidelines are designed to foster a positive and inclusive community. Violation of these standards may result in content removal, account suspension, or other disciplinary actions.
Prohibited Content and Behaviors
Users must NOT engage in, post, share, or promote:
- Offensive Language or Behavior: Content that promotes, condones, or perpetuates discrimination, hate speech, harassment, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic is strictly prohibited. This includes using derogatory language or demeaning statements.
- Sexually Explicit Material: Posting or sharing sexually explicit or pornographic material is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, images, videos, conversations, or any other content that depicts or suggests sexual acts.
- Violence and Graphic Content: Content that depicts, glorifies, or encourages violence, self-harm, or dangerous activities is strictly forbidden. Graphic or gruesome images that may shock or disturb viewers are also not allowed.
- Illegal Activities: Promoting or facilitating illegal activities, including the sale or use of illegal drugs, theft, fraud, or other criminal behaviors, is prohibited.
- Intellectual Property Violations: Posting content that infringes on others’ intellectual property rights without permission, including copyrighted material, trademarks, or trade secrets, is not permitted.
- Misinformation and False Claims: Spreading misinformation, false claims, or promoting conspiracy theories, especially those that could cause harm or undermine public health and safety, is not allowed.
- Spam and Malicious Content: Engaging in spamming activities, such as unsolicited advertising, phishing scams, spreading malware, or other malicious content, is prohibited.
- Impersonation and Privacy Violations: Impersonating others, sharing private or confidential information without consent, or engaging in behaviors that infringe upon the privacy and rights of others is forbidden.
- Manipulated Media: Distributing manipulated media, such as deepfakes or other content that aims to deceive viewers about the reality of events, without clear disclaimers about the nature of the content, is not allowed.
Reporting and Enforcement
We encourage our community to report content that violates these standards using the built-in reporting features within Nearz Our team will review reported content and take appropriate action, including content removal, issuing warnings, or suspending accounts in accordance with the severity of the violation.
Commitment to Community Safety
Nearz is dedicated to providing a platform that respects the dignity and diversity of its users. We are committed to continuous evaluation and improvement of our content standards and enforcement practices to address emerging challenges and ensure a positive user experience.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy or the device permissions required by our Service, please contact us.
This policy is intended to provide transparency and enhance your control over your personal data while using Nearz app. Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance to us.