Real-World Connections, Reimagined

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

NIMO (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“NIMO” or “the App”). It also explains your privacy rights and how to exercise them.

By using NIMO, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

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1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, phone number, and optional profile details (photo, nickname, etc.).
• Friend Connections: When you invite or add friends via contacts or QR codes.
• Messages and Interactions: Any in-app messages, waves, voice notes, or communication activity.

b. Device and Technical Information

• Device ID (e.g., IDFA, Android Advertising ID)
• Operating system, device model, app version
• Crash logs and diagnostics
• Battery and permission states

c. Location Data

• Real-time GPS with permission
• Proximity detection within custom ranges
• Approximate timestamps of friend encounters

d. Contact Syncing

• Temporary hashed contact list
• Used for friend matching only
• Never stored unencrypted or unnecessarily

2. How We Use Your Information

• Nearby Friend Discovery
• Support messaging and voice notes
• Suggest social reconnections
• Improve app features and UX
• Debug and ensure app stability

We do not share data with advertisers or use it for targeted ads.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

• Consent: Location, contacts, notifications
• Legitimate interest: App functionality
• Compliance with law if required

4. How We Share or Disclose Data

a. Service Providers

• Hosting (AWS, Firebase)
• Crash reporting (Sentry)
• Push notifications

b. Legal Requirements

• Court orders or investigations
• To enforce Terms of Service

c. Business Transfer

Data may be transferred in case of merger, acquisition, or sale.

5. Data Retention

• Location/proximity logs: temporary
• Messages/waves: usually deleted after delivery
• Account data: retained until deleted by user

6. Your Privacy Controls & Choices

a. Visibility Modes

• Visible: Friends notified
• Ghost: See others, they don’t see you
• Private: Invisible both ways

b. Permissions Management

• Location, Contacts, Notifications – controllable via settings

7. Children’s Privacy

Not intended for users under 13. If such data is found, it will be deleted promptly.

8. Your Rights (U.S. & California Residents)

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data
• We don’t sell/share your data
• Email: [your@email.com] to make requests

9. Data Security

• HTTPS encryption
• Access control
• Secure infrastructure providers

10. Third-Party Links

We don’t control external links. Check their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy and notify you via app or email when necessary.

12. Contact Us

📧 [your@email.com]
📍 [City, State or “Remote”]

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Quick Summary

• We collect limited data to alert you when friends are nearby
• You control visibility modes
• No ads, no selling of data
• Delete your account/data any time