1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us:

Account Information: Name, phone number, email address, postal/ZIP code, and other personal information.

Business Information (for merchants): Business name, location, contact info, and deal details, images, reviews, ratings, and other business information.

b. Information Collected Automatically:

Location Data: GPS location to show nearby businesses and deals.

Device Information: Device type, IP address, OS version, app usage data.

Voice Input: Voice search queries using the near me^® voice assistant.

c. Information from Third Parties:

We may receive business and POI data from public directories or licensed sources.

2. How We Use Your Information

To deliver relevant local business search results and nearby offers.
To send you SMS or push notifications about nearby offers (only with your consent).
To personalize your experience with voice search, recommendations, and loyalty rewards.
To operate, improve, and secure our Services.
To comply with legal requirements.

3. How We Share Information

With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party partners (e.g., SMS platforms, hosting, analytics) who support our Services.

With Businesses: Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared with local merchants for performance insights.

Legal Disclosures: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Your Choices & Controls

Location Access: You can enable/disable GPS via your device settings.

SMS and Push Notifications: You can opt in or opt out anytime.

Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your data by contacting us.

5. Data Security

We use technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we work hard to ensure your personal information is protected.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. International Users

Your information may be stored and processed in Canada and other countries where our service providers are located.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the revised policy and updating the effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your personal data, please contact us:

Email: heynearme@yahoo.com

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