Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly, such as when you create an account, update your profile, or contact us for support.

Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, and password when you register.

Profile Information: Photos, bio, interests, and any other content you choose to add to your profile.

Location Data: With your permission, we collect your precise or approximate location to power proximity features. You can disable this at any time in your device settings.

Usage Data: Information about how you use NearCrush, including features accessed, content viewed, and interactions with other users.

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve NearCrush services
• Match you with nearby users based on proximity and shared interests
• Send you notifications, updates, and promotional communications (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations

Location is central to NearCrush's functionality. We use your location to:

• Show you people nearby in real-time
• Display relevant venues and events in your area
• Improve matching accuracy

We never share your exact location with other users. Other users only see your approximate distance (e.g., "0.5 km away"). You can enable or disable location access at any time in your device settings, though this will affect core app functionality.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, customer support). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Safety: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of any person or to address fraud or security issues.

Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, with notice to you.

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• End-to-end encryption for all messages
• TLS encryption for data in transit
• AES-256 encryption for data at rest
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• SOC2 Type II certification

While we take extensive precautions, no security system is impenetrable. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized account access.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for location or notification permissions at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or visit the Delete Account page in the app.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Chat messages are retained for 90 days after both parties have deleted them, then permanently removed.

NearCrush is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by sending an in-app notification or email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of NearCrush after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected] Address: NearCrush Inc., 123 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Data Protection Officer: [email protected]

For EU/EEA residents, our lead supervisory authority is the Irish Data Protection Commission.