Who We Are
NearbyGPT (“NearbyGPT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides an AI-powered platform that helps users discover local restaurants. We are the controller of personal information processed through the NearbyGPT website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
For privacy questions or requests, please contact us at hello@nearbygpt.app.
Notice at Collection
We collect information you provide directly to us, including account information, prompts and queries submitted to NearbyGPT, location information used to provide local recommendations, communications with us, and information collected automatically when you use the Service.
We use this information to operate and improve NearbyGPT, generate personalized local recommendations, provide customer support, maintain security, and communicate with users regarding the Service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
- Name, username, and email address
- Authentication information if you create an account
- Profile preferences and settings
AI Interaction Data
- Prompts, questions, searches, and requests submitted through NearbyGPT
- AI-generated responses and conversation history
- Feedback provided regarding recommendations or generated content
Location Information
- Approximate location
- Location information you voluntarily provide
- Device location information if you grant permission through your browser or device settings
Communications
- Support requests
- Survey responses
- Feedback and correspondence
Cookies and Similar Technologies
- Essential cookies necessary for operation of the Service
- Analytics technologies used to understand usage patterns
- Preference cookies that improve user experience
Sources of Information
We collect information:
- Directly from you when you use NearbyGPT
- Automatically from your device and browser
- From analytics, hosting, and infrastructure providers
- From third-party authentication providers when you choose to sign in through them
- From location services when authorized by you
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide AI-powered local search and recommendation services
- Generate personalized responses and recommendations
- Improve recommendation quality and platform performance
- Maintain user accounts and preferences
- Provide customer support
- Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
- Communicate service updates and administrative notices
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
AI Processing
User queries and prompts may be processed by artificial intelligence models and service providers used to operate NearbyGPT. Information submitted to the Service may be processed to generate responses, improve functionality, monitor abuse, and maintain service quality.
Where applicable, users may have options to control whether their interactions are used to improve AI systems.
Analytics and Tracking
We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with NearbyGPT and to improve performance, reliability, and user experience. Analytics technologies may collect information regarding device characteristics, usage patterns, and interactions with the Service.
Users may manage certain analytics and cookie preferences through browser settings or our Cookie Settings interface where available.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete personal information
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Receive a copy of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Opt out of certain analytics or advertising activities
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@nearbygpt.app.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain security, and enforce agreements.
Conversation history, location information, analytics data, and account information may be retained for different periods depending on operational and legal requirements.
Children's Privacy
NearbyGPT is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or a higher age where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
International Transfers
Information may be processed and stored in countries other than your country of residence. By using the Service, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date and provide notice where required by applicable law.
Contact Us
Email: hello@nearbygpt.app