Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to NowUCme. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

📊 Information We Collect

1. Account Information

Email address
Username
Display name
Password (encrypted)
Profile picture (optional)

2. Social Media Links (Optional)

Instagram profile
Twitter/X profile
LinkedIn profile
Facebook profile

3. Location Information

GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
Location update timestamps
Discovery status (enabled/disabled)

ℹ️ Note: Location data is only collected when you enable "Discover Mode" and is deleted when you disable it or delete your account.

🎯 How We Use Your Information

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Proximity Discovery

To show nearby users within your selected radius

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Profile Display

To show your profile to nearby users when discovery is enabled

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Account Security

To verify your identity and protect your account

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Communication

To send verification codes, security alerts, and important updates

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Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our services

📍 Location Privacy

Your Control

You control when your location is shared via the "Discover Mode" toggle
Your exact coordinates are never displayed to other users
Other users only see approximate distance (e.g., "50m away")
Location tracking stops immediately when you disable Discover Mode

Location Storage

Locations are stored temporarily while Discover Mode is active
Inactive locations (older than 24 hours) are automatically deleted
All location data is encrypted in our database

🔒 Data Sharing & Disclosure

We DO NOT Sell Your Data

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

When We Share Information

With Other Users: Your profile information (name, picture, social links) is visible to nearby users when Discover Mode is enabled
Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (AWS, Cloudinary) to host our app and store profile images
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety

🛡️ Data Security

Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard bcrypt hashing
All data transmissions are secured with HTTPS/SSL encryption
Database access is restricted and monitored
We perform regular security audits and updates

✅ Your Rights

🔍 Access

View your profile information at any time

✏️ Update

Edit your profile, social links, and settings

🗑️ Delete

Permanently delete your account and all associated data

🎛️ Control Discovery

Enable/disable location sharing at any time

📦 Export Data

Request a copy of your data (contact support)

🗄️ Data Retention

Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
Unverified accounts: Deleted after 24 hours
Deleted accounts: All data permanently removed within 30 days
Location data: Automatically deleted after 24 hours of inactivity

👶 Children's Privacy

NowUCme is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

📝 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 policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

📧 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: info@nowucme.in

Phone: +91 97781 52306