Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

nearfolk ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, phone number)
• Profile information (interests, sizes, favorite brands, wishlist items)
• Contact information you add (names, birthdays, anniversaries, relationship details)
• Gift preferences and notes about your connections
• Communications with our support team

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent in app, interaction patterns)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
• Location data (with your permission, for local gift recommendations)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Send you reminders about important dates and events
• Generate personalized AI-powered gift recommendations
• Enable profile sharing features between users
• Process and respond to your requests and inquiries
• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI-Powered Features

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to provide gift recommendations. This AI analyzes the information you provide about your contacts (interests, past gifts, preferences) to suggest thoughtful gift ideas. We do not share this personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. The AI processing is designed to enhance your experience while maintaining your privacy.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share your profile with other users
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service (cloud hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of nearfolk, our users, or others

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@nearfolk.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: