PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 23, 2025

Company Name: Nearif Private Limited

Business Address: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Website: www.nearif.com

Nearif Private Limited (“Nearif,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Nearif website. Our Service is primarily intended for individuals and businesses in the United States of America and Nepal.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We kindly ask that if you do not agree with these terms, you choose not to use the Service. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
3. Third Parties and Sharing Information
4. Public Content and Reviews
5. Business Interactions and Communications
6. Account Information and Preferences
7. Controlling Your Data
8. Data Retention and Deletion
9. Children’s Privacy
10. Security
11. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
12. Do Not Track Signals
13. International Transfers
14. Modifications to This Policy
15. Contact Information

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

We collect, transmit, and store a range of information when you interact with our Service:

1. Account Information

• What We Collect: Your name, email address, location (if provided), and preferences when you create a Nearif account.
• How We Use It: To personalize your experience, facilitate account management, and improve the Service.

2. Public Contributions

• What We Collect: Any content you post on Nearif, such as reviews, photos, ratings, comments, or other public contributions.
• How We Use It: This content is publicly visible and helps other users make informed decisions.

3. Contact Information

• What We Collect: Information you provide when inviting others to use Nearif or when contacting us (e.g., names, email addresses, social media links).
• How We Use It: To send invitations or to respond to your inquiries, as requested by you.

4. Activity Data

• What We Collect: Information about your activity on our site, including pages viewed, searches performed, IP address, browser type, device type, mobile identifiers, and location data (if enabled).
• How We Use It: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Service, and personalize content and recommendations.

5. Sensitive Personal Data

• What We Collect: You may choose to share data such as geolocation information or other sensitive details, subject to your device or app settings.
• How We Use It: Only as you permit, in order to provide location-based features or enhanced functionality.

6. Transactional Data

• What We Collect: Information about your interactions with businesses via our Service (e.g., inquiries and payment ). 
• How We Use It: To facilitate transactions with listed businesses and ensure quality and timely communications. 

7. Professional or Business Information

• What We Collect: If you are a business owner or representative, we may collect business-related data, including your name, business address, and any credentials you publicly share.
• How We Use It: To verify and display your business information on the Service. 

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our partners use cookies and device identifiers to:

• Authenticate and secure user sessions
• Store preferences and personalize your experience
• Track usage patterns and website performance
• Serve relevant advertisements
• Conduct analytics to understand user behavior

You can control cookies and similar technologies through your browser or device settings. Turning off these features may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Service.

3. Third Parties and Sharing Information

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Non-Identifiable or Aggregated Data: We share aggregated usage or statistical data that does not directly identify you.
• Advertisers: Limited data may be shared with advertising partners for interest-based advertising.
• Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics help us analyze user behavior.
• Payment Processors: For processing payments (e.g., Esewa, Bank payment ).
• Service Providers: Companies that assist us with marketing, communications, customer support, or technical services.
• Legal Requirements: When we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, protect our rights, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

4. Public Content and Reviews

The content you post publicly, such as reviews, ratings, and photos, is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines. Other users, including businesses you review, can see your contributions and some of your profile information (e.g., display name, profile picture).

5. Business Interactions and Communications

When you interact with a listed business, such as by submitting a booking request or review, that business may receive information about you, including your name, contact details, and inquiry information. We may also track whether and how the company responds to your request to ensure the quality of service.

6. Account Information and Preferences

You may update your account details and preferences (such as email notifications, location sharing, or profile visibility) in your account settings. If you adjust your settings to limit certain data sharing or features, some functionalities of the Service may no longer be available to you.

7. Controlling Your Data

You can:

• Access and review specific personal data by logging into your account
• Update or correct your account information and settings
• Request the deletion of your account (public contributions may remain visible unless otherwise requested and legally permitted)

If you require additional assistance, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Information section.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your personal information only for as long as needed to achieve the purposes described in this Policy. Specific data may persist in archived or backup systems for periods required by law, security, or business continuity purposes. Typically, we retain user-generated content even after an account has been closed unless we receive and process a valid removal request, provided no legal or regulatory obligations dictate otherwise.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from such individuals. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently gathered personal information from your child, please contact us so we can take steps to remove such data. This approach aligns with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which requires companies to obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.

10. Security

At Nearif, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

11. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Depending on your location, you may be entitled to certain rights regarding your data. Below is a summary of the privacy rights applicable to users in the United States and Nepal.

United States Residents

If you reside in the United States, you may have specific privacy rights under applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and similar statutes in states such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Nevada. These rights may include:

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, the purposes for which it is used, and with whom it is shared.

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.

• Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your data for targeted advertising purposes.

• Right to Appeal: In some states, if we decline your request, you may have the right to appeal our decision.

We are committed to upholding your privacy rights in accordance with the laws that apply to you and will respond to all valid requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Residents of Nepal

Although Nepal does not currently have comprehensive privacy legislation equivalent to the GDPR or CCPA, we are committed to respecting your privacy. Nearif adheres to internationally recognized privacy standards and safeguards your data with appropriate security measures.

You may request the following, and we will do our best to accommodate your request in accordance with our policies and applicable law:

• Access to your personal information

• Correction of inaccurate or outdated data

• Deletion of your personal information

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals to websites. Because there is no industry consensus on how to respond to these signals, we do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” settings.

13. International Transfers

To provide our services, we may transfer and store your data in countries outside your own, including the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is protected with appropriate safeguards in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

14. Modifications to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when the latest version was posted. If we make material changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website, via email, or both.

15. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

• Email: support@nearif.com
• Website: https://www.nearif.com
• By using Nearif, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described.

Thank you for using Nearif.