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EU & UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
GDPR Privacy Policy for the Nirmy Mobile App and Website
Last updated: September 30, 2024
At Nirmy, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our mobile app and website. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU) and the UK GDPR.
1. Who We Are
Nirmy is a business search and discovery platform that helps users find nearby businesses. We operate the Nirmy mobile app and websites. You can contact us at privacy@nirmy.app for any privacy-related questions or concerns.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Information you provide: When you sign up, you give us personal information like your first name, email address, and other account details.
- Location data: With your permission, we collect location data from your device to show businesses near you.
- Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with the app and website, such as pages you visit, buttons you click, and searches you make.
- Device data: This includes information about your device, like IP address, browser type, and operating system.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve the app and website’s functionality.
- Show businesses near your location.
- Personalize your experience based on your usage patterns.
- Communicate with you about updates, offers, or other app-related information.
- Monitor the performance and security of our app and website.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: For location services, promotional communications, and other optional features.
- Contractual necessity: To provide the services you’ve signed up for.
- Legitimate interest: To improve and secure our services, and to perform analytics.
5. How We Share Your Information
We only share your personal data with:
- Service providers: Third parties that help us operate our app, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics services.
- Legal requirements: If we are legally required to disclose your data, such as in response to law enforcement requests.
- Business transfers: If Nirmy is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Security
We take security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain situations.
- Data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: You can object to how we process your data, including for direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@nirmy.app. We may ask for proof of identity before fulfilling your request.
8. Data Retention
We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the services you’ve signed up for or as required by law. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your data, unless we are legally required to retain it.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in line with GDPR.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track usage, and display relevant ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie management tool on the website. For more details, see our **Cookie Policy**.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or website. Your continued use of the services after such changes will be subject to the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@nirmy.app
Address: 187 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite B342, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119-4112, USA
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