Last Updated: May 06, 2026
Welcome to NearBook. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name and email address to manage your account.
Location Data: With your permission, we collect your precise or approximate location to show you books available for sale in your immediate neighborhood (within a 10km radius).
Camera and Photos: We request access to your camera and photo gallery only when you choose to list a book for sale, so you can upload images of the book.
Contact Information: We may display your phone number to other users so they can contact you via WhatsApp regarding your book listings.
We use the collected information to:
Your data is securely stored using Supabase, a professional backend-as-a-service provider. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access.
WhatsApp: Our application facilitates direct contact between users via WhatsApp. When you click to contact a seller, you are redirected to WhatsApp's platform, which is governed by its own privacy policy.
You can view, edit, or delete your personal information and book listings at any time within the app's Account section. You can also withdraw your location permissions through your device settings.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.