Privacy Policy

HiThere, operated by near4j (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use HiThere. By using the app, you agree to all the terms and clause under this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect Automatically

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email, and profile details (profile details are optional).
• Photos: You may upload images to your profile, which we store and display to other users based on your privacy settings. Chat images are not collected.
• Communications: End-to-end encrypted, inaccessible to us, GDPR compliant.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze app usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We save data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the HiThere app.
• To personalize your experience and show you relevant profiles.
• To improve the app’s functionality and user experience.
• To protect the security and integrity of the app by detecting and preventing fraudulent or illegal activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We will never share your personal data with any third party. No historic data or location is stored, ensuring full privacy.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously. Your personal information is stored securely in the U.S. using Google and Amazon cloud services, ensuring data remains exclusively within the USA. We use encryption and other safeguards to protect your data, and the chat feature is encrypted end-to-end to ensure your privacy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the service or as required by law. If you delete your account, your data will be removed from our databases.

6. Privacy Choices

You have full control over your data, so you can:

• Access and update your account information through the app.
• Request to delete your account through the app or by contacting us.
• Adjust your privacy settings to control what information is shared with others.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

HiThere may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for these external sites’ privacy practices or content.

8. Modification of Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Continued app use after posted changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms