Effective Date: 21st January 2025
NearMeApp.co.uk (the "Site") is owned and operated by Scribden LTD, which serves as the data controller.
Contact Information:
Email: hello@scribden.com
Address: International House, 38 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN
This Privacy Policy explains:
The personal data we collect.
How we use the collected data.
Who has access to the data.
The rights of users.
The Site’s cookie policy.
This Privacy Policy applies in addition to our Site's terms and conditions.
For users in the EU, we comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). For users in the UK, we adhere to the GDPR under the Data Protection Act 2018.
We do not require a Data Protection Officer as per Article 37 of the GDPR.
By using our Site, you agree to:
The conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our privacy officer.
We only process personal data under the following legal basis:
Users have provided consent for one or more specific purposes.
Automatically Collected Data:
IP address
Location
Hardware and software details
Clicked links
Content viewed
Data Collected via Forms:
Email address
Business information
Automatically Collected Data:
For statistics and improving the Site.
Data from Forms:
For communication purposes.
Employees:
Only accessible by staff who require the data for operational purposes.
Third Parties:
We do not sell or share your data, except:
If required by law.
For legal proceedings.
To protect our legal rights.
If the company is sold or merged.
User data is stored only as long as needed for the specified purpose. Users will be notified if data retention exceeds this period.
We use encryption and secure servers to protect your data. However, the internet cannot guarantee 100% security, and some risk always remains.
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Be informed.
Access your data.
Rectify incorrect data.
Request data deletion.
Restrict processing.
Data portability.
Object to processing.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately.
You can opt-out of marketing communications by:
Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails.
Updating your preferences in "Your Account."
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that collect browsing data.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Functional Cookies: Save your preferences for a better experience.
Analytical Cookies: Help us improve by tracking how users interact with our Site.
Third-Party Cookies: Used for personalized advertising.
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in law or data collection practices. The "Effective Date" will indicate the most recent update.
If you have concerns about your data, contact us:
Privacy Officer: Lee Smith
Email: lee@scribden.com
If unresolved, you may file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.