Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how NEXTISONME LTD ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We operate in compliance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is NEXTISONME LTD, a company registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom. Inquiries can be directed to: nextisonme@gmail.com.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Name, email, phone number, date of birth, and profile photos. For event participation, we require identity verification via government-issued ID documents.

2.2 Automated Data

Precise location data (only with explicit consent), IP address, device identifiers, and usage analytics to maintain platform security.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: To facilitate social introductions and manage your account.
  • Legitimate Interests: To ensure user safety, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of offline meetups.
  • Consent: For location sharing and ID verification processes.

4. Identity Verification & Safety

To protect our community, users must verify their identity before attending events. ID documents are processed via secure third-party partners. We do not store raw images of your ID on our primary web servers; they are handled by specialized encrypted verification providers.

5. International Data Transfers

NEXTISONME LTD is a UK entity. Your data may be processed in the UK, the European Economic Area (EEA), or other jurisdictions (such as India) where our technical teams or service providers operate. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data receives the same level of protection regardless of where it is processed.

6. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained until you delete your account.
  • ID Verification Data: Metadata is retained for safety, but raw ID images are purged within 60 days of successful verification.
  • Safety Reports: Retained for up to 5 years to prevent banned users from re-joining.

7. Your Rights

Under UK/EU GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. You may also withdraw consent for location tracking or marketing at any time via the app settings or by emailing us.

8. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard encryption (AES-256) for data at rest and TLS for data in transit. Access to user data is strictly limited to authorized personnel required for safety and technical maintenance.