NearSense Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to NearSense.
NearSense is a personal awareness and emergency support application designed to help users stay informed, connected, and prepared through awareness monitoring, map-based safety information, emergency contact features, panic alerts, and related services.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information NearSense collects, how it is used, how it is protected, and the choices available to you.
By using NearSense, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
NearSense may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Trusted contact names
- Trusted contact phone numbers
- User preferences and settings
- Emergency contact configurations
- Support requests and feedback
Device Information
NearSense may collect limited device information necessary for operation, including:
- Device model
- Operating system version
- App version
- Anonymous diagnostic information
Location Information
NearSense may use location information when permission is granted by the user.
Location information may be used for:
- Awareness features
- Map awareness services
- Emergency assistance features
- Live session and circle features
Location permissions can be revoked at any time through device settings.
Bluetooth and Nearby Device Signals
NearSense may process nearby Bluetooth signals to support awareness functionality.
NearSense does not attempt to identify individuals through Bluetooth signals.
Any identifiers processed for awareness purposes may be hashed or transformed before storage where technically feasible.
3. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Operate NearSense features
- Provide emergency support functionality
- Deliver awareness notifications
- Improve app reliability
- Improve safety-related features
- Detect technical issues
- Provide customer support
4. Emergency Features
NearSense allows users to send emergency notifications to trusted contacts.
Users are solely responsible for:
- Selecting trusted contacts
- Verifying contact information
- Determining when emergency alerts are appropriate
NearSense does not guarantee delivery of emergency notifications.
Delivery may be affected by:
- Network outages
- Device settings
- Operating system restrictions
- Carrier limitations
- User permissions
5. Information Sharing
NearSense does not sell personal information.
We may share information only:
- With service providers supporting app operations
- When legally required
- To comply with lawful requests
- To protect user safety
- To prevent fraud or abuse
6. Data Storage
Information may be stored:
- On the user's device
- Within approved cloud infrastructure used by NearSense
We take reasonable measures to protect information using industry-standard safeguards.
No method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Data Retention
Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Operate the service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Users may delete certain information through the app at any time.
8. Children's Privacy
NearSense is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding:
- Access to information
- Correction of information
- Deletion of information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
Requests may be submitted through our support channels.
10. Third-Party Services
NearSense may integrate with:
- Apple services
- Apple Maps
- Push notification services
- Cloud infrastructure providers
Use of third-party services may also be governed by their own privacy policies.
11. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions will be posted on the NearSense website and within the application.
Continued use of NearSense after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
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