Privacy Policy for NearU
Last updated: 02-01-2026
NearU respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how NearU collects, uses, stores, and protects your data when you use the NearU mobile application.
- Information We Collect
NearU collects only the information necessary to provide its core features:
a) Personal Information
Name (as provided by the user)
Email address (used for login and password recovery)
b) Location Information
Approximate location is collected to calculate the approximate distance between connected partners.
NearU does not collect or share live location, real-time tracking, or precise location coordinates.
c) Device Information
Battery percentage (shared between connected partners only)
Basic device data required for app functionality and stability
d) User-Generated Content
Drawings created on the shared canvas
Daily notes exchanged between partners
Emoji mood status
Calendar events added by the user - How We Use Your Information
We use collected data only to:
Enable secure login and account recovery
Connect two partners in a private room
Display approximate distance (closeness) between partners
Share battery percentage between partners
Sync shared drawings and daily notes
Send password reset emails when requested
Improve app reliability and user experience - Location Data Usage & Disclosure
NearU uses location data only to calculate approximate distance between two connected partners.
Location data is not used for tracking
No live or continuous location sharing
No background tracking for advertising or analytics
Users are clearly informed through a prominent in-app disclosure
Users can revoke location permission at any time from device settings - Data Sharing & Third Parties
NearU does not sell, rent, or share user data with third parties.
User data is never shared for advertising or marketing purposes.
Data is shared only between connected partners inside a private room.
No data is shared with illegal or unauthorized entities. - Data Security
We take data security seriously:
All sensitive data is transmitted using encryption
Access to user data is restricted and protected
We follow industry-standard security practices to prevent unauthorized access - Data Retention
Daily notes automatically disappear after 24 hours
Other user data is retained only as long as necessary to provide app functionality
Users may request account deletion where applicable - User Control & Choices
Users can:
Control location permissions via device settings
Choose what information to share
Disconnect from a partner room at any time
Request password reset via email - Children’s Privacy
NearU is intended for users 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. - Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected with an updated date. - Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or data usage, contact us at:
Email: lytechxapp@gmail.com