Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11 July 2026

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

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