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Privacy Policy
Nest respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- name;
- email address;
- profile information;
- circle membership information;
- events and scheduling data;
- app usage data;
- device information;
- notification preferences.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- provide app functionality;
- create and manage Circles;
- sync events and reminders;
- send notifications;
- improve app performance;
- provide customer support;
- maintain security.
3. Sharing of Information
Information within a Circle may be visible to other members of that Circle.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share data with trusted service providers necessary for operating the app.
4. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
Users are responsible for maintaining secure passwords and account access.
5. Children’s Information
Nest may involve scheduling information relating to children. Users are responsible for ensuring they have lawful authority or consent to share such information.
Nest does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate consent.
6. Push Notifications
Nest may send:
- reminders;
- scheduling alerts;
- event updates.
Users can disable notifications through device or app settings.
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, users may request:
- access to their personal information;
- correction of inaccurate information;
- deletion of their account;
- withdrawal of consent where applicable.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, and security purposes.
9. Third-Party Services
Nest may use third-party providers including:
- Firebase
- analytics providers
- cloud hosting providers
These providers may process data on our behalf under appropriate security measures.
10. International Transfers
Some service providers may store or process information outside South Africa. By using Nest, you consent to such processing where necessary.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Nest after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related requests or concerns:
Email:
support@nestapp.co.za
South Africa
POPIA Privacy Notice
Nest processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”).
Purpose of Processing
Personal information is processed for:
- user authentication;
- Circle management;
- scheduling and coordination features;
- notifications and reminders;
- app security and support.
Lawful Basis for Processing
By using Nest, users consent to the processing of personal information necessary to provide the services of the platform.
Information Officer
Information Officer: Nest
Contact:
support@nestapp.co.za
Data Subject Rights
Users may request:
- access to personal information;
- correction of inaccurate information;
- deletion of information;
- objection to processing where legally applicable.
Requests may be submitted via support@nestapp.co.za.
Security Measures
Nest implements reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against:
- unauthorised access;
- misuse;
- loss;
- disclosure.
Complaints
Users may lodge complaints with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
Information Regulator South Africa