Welcome to Niero!

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and providing a safe and secure experience. This Privacy Policy explains how Niero collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information of its users.

Information Collection and Use

Niero collects information from its users in various ways, including through the registration process, app usage, and optional features like location tracking. This information may include personal details such as name, email address, location data, and profile information as shared by the user.
Niero uses this information to provide a customized and personalized experience, improve app functionality, optimize location-based features, and communicate with users. Additionally, basic analytics like crash reporting which may be used to enhance app performance.

Sharing of Information

Niero does not sell or rent its users' personal information to third parties.
Niero may share personal information with affiliates, licensors, and service providers to provide app features and related services effectively.
Niero may also disclose personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, such as compliance with national security or law enforcement requirements.

Data Retention and Security

Niero takes reasonable measures to protect users' personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purposes or until deleted by the user. Content flagged by moderation tools for inappropriate behavior may also be retained temporarily for review.

User Controls and Choices

Users have the right to access, update, and delete their personal information through the app settings.
To request a copy of their data, users can contact Niero at support@niero.app. Data portability requests will be processed promptly.

Account Deletion

Users can delete their accounts at any time through app settings. Upon deletion, the following actions will be taken:
Posts, Comments, and Likes: All associated content will be permanently removed.
Connections: Relationships with other users will be severed, and your profile will no longer be visible.
Personal Information: All account-related data, including username, email, and identifiable information, will be permanently deleted.
To delete an account, follow the steps in the app or contact support at support@niero.app. Verification of identity may be required before processing the request.

Your Rights

Users have the right to access, update, or delete their personal information stored with Niero.
To request a copy of their data or exercise other rights, users can contact us at support@niero.app. We will process requests in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies and Tracking

Niero uses basic tracking technologies, for crash reporting and performance optimization.
Location tracking is used to enhance app features and provide relevant content. Basic ad preferences may also utilize tracking for a tailored experience.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, Niero will notify affected users promptly through the following channels:
Email notifications.
Push notifications within the app.
Official announcements on social media platforms.
Niero will also take immediate action to secure affected data and provide guidance to users on how to protect their information.

Minimum Age Requirement

The minimum age to use Niero is 14 years. If you are under the age of 18, you must obtain explicit consent and/or supervision from a legal guardian to use the app.
Niero is designed as a global social platform for youth and individuals aged 14 and above, fostering safe and meaningful interactions.

AI and Machine Learning

Niero uses artificial intelligence technology in beta for content personalization only. This AI analyzes content you share to provide better recommendations and improve your experience.
AI processing only occurs when you actively share content on the platform. We do not use AI to analyze private conversations or personal data.
No personal data is used to train AI models. All AI processing is done on-demand and does not contribute to model training.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
We comply with applicable data protection laws regarding cross-border data transfers, including implementing Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
Data transfers are only made to countries or organizations that provide adequate data protection or under specific legal safeguards.

Data Minimization

We collect only the minimum amount of personal data necessary to provide our services effectively.
Data collection is limited to: essential account information, content you choose to share, basic usage analytics, and location data only with your explicit consent.
We regularly review our data collection practices to ensure we maintain minimal data collection principles.

Privacy by Design

Privacy protection is built into Niero from the ground up. We implement privacy-protective features by default.
Default settings prioritize user privacy, with users having granular control over what data they share.
We conduct privacy impact assessments for new features and regularly audit our privacy practices.

Automated Decision Making

Niero uses automated systems for content recommendations and basic content moderation to enhance user experience and safety.
These systems do not make decisions that significantly affect your legal rights or similarly impact you.
You have the right to request human review of any automated moderation decisions affecting your account.

Biometric Data

Niero does not currently collect or process biometric data such as facial recognition, fingerprints, or voice patterns.
Should we introduce biometric features in the future, we will obtain explicit consent and provide clear information about such processing.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Niero reserves the right to modify or replace this Privacy Policy at its sole discretion.
For material changes, users will be notified at least 30 days before the updated policy takes effect via email, app notifications, or other appropriate means.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or Niero's collection, use, and sharing of your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: support@niero.app