Effective Date: Jan 7, 2026
Nearville Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Nearville (“Nearville,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, disclose, and protect personal information collected through our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).Nearville
This Privacy Policy also describes your rights regarding your personal information and how you may exercise those rights.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use the Services, sign up for an account, submit content, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with the Services.
The categories of personal information we may collect include:Nearville
A. Identifiers
Name, email address, date of birth, profile picture, username, account information
B. Contact Information
Postal address, city/state, phone number
C. Account Activity and Content You Provide
Item descriptions, photos, listings, communications with oher users, user review
D. Online Identifiers & Device Data
IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, mobile device identifiers
E. Location Data
Approximate or precise location if you grant permission
F. Usage Data
Pages visited, time on site, feature usage, click paths
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information in the following ways:Nearville
Directly From You: When you register, create or update an account, list an item, communicate with another user, or contact support.
Through Technology: When you use our Services, we and third-party partners collect data using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
From Third Parties: We may receive information from analytics providers, advertising partners, and service providers.
4. How We Use Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:Nearville
Operate, maintain, and improve the Services
Facilitate user interactions and listings
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Personalize content and advertising
Conduct analytics and research
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share personal information as described below:Nearville
A. With Other Users:
When you create a listing or interact with other users, we display certain information (like your first name and profile details) to facilitate connections.
B. With Service Providers:
We share personal information with vendors that help provide and improve our Services (e.g., analytics, email providers, cloud hosting).
C. For Legal Reasons:
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
D. Aggregated or De-identified Data:
We may share data that does not identify you personally.
6. No Payments Handled on Platform
At this time, Nearville does not handle payments, financial transactions, or payment card data through the Services. All payments related to buy-and-sell interactions occur directly between Buyers and Sellers outside of the platform. We do not collect or process credit card or payment information on our platform.
If Nearville later introduces in-app payments or related features, we will update this Privacy Policy to describe how we collect and process payment-related information.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and third-party partners use cookies, pixels, web beacons, SDKs, and other tracking technologies to:Nearville
Recognize returning users
Understand user behavior
Improve and secure the Services
Deliver personalized advertising (if applicable)
You may manage preferences and opt out of certain tracking features through your browser or device settings.
8. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:Nearville
Access and receive a copy of your personal information
Correct inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of targeted advertising
Object to certain data processing
Withdraw consent where required by law
To exercise your privacy rights or make a privacy request, contact us as described below.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and regulatory requirements.Nearville
10. Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee complete protection of your information.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent.
12. International Transfers
Data collected through the Services may be processed or stored in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise privacy rights, contact us at:
Email: support@nearville.com