Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information on Near to Near.
Your Data is Protected
We follow industry best practices to keep your information secure
Near to Near ("we," "our," or "us") values the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our job portal, mobile applications, and related services (together, the "Platform").
Important: By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information (SPDI – Sensitive Personal Data or Information)
- Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender
- Educational qualifications, work experience, resume/CV, skills
- Identity documents (if required for verification)
- Financial information (only if you use premium services)
b) Non-Personal Information
- IP address, browser type, device details
- Location data (district/city-based job preferences)
- Cookies and similar technologies
2 How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your job seeker or employer profile
- Connect job seekers with employers
- Facilitate communication between recruiters and candidates
- Provide personalized job recommendations
- Improve, monitor, and secure our Platform
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Send notifications, newsletters, or promotional content (you may opt-out)
3 How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it in the following cases:
4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
5 Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Users may request deletion of their account/data at any time.
6 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7 Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access and review the personal data we hold about you
- Update or correct your information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
8 Third-Party Links & Services
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
9 Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
10 Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is governed by Indian laws, including:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- Where applicable, GDPR principles for international users
11 Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on our Platform. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: