Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: NextIsOnMe
Email: nextisonme@gmail.com

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Profile photo
• Social login data (Facebook/Google)
• ID document photos (optional; required before attending or hosting an event)
• In-app messages

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Precise location data (with consent)
• Device information (IP address, browser type, OS)
• Usage analytics and interaction data

2.3 Verification Data

ID verification data may include passport, ID card, or driving licence images. These are processed securely and deleted after verification unless legally required to retain.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: To provide and operate the Service.
• Legitimate interests: Safety, fraud prevention, platform integrity, and service improvement.
• Consent: Location sharing, messaging, ID upload, and marketing communications.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used to:

• Create and maintain your account
• Enable messaging with other users
• Verify identity before event participation
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
• Review safety reports and enforce platform rules
• Provide personalised user recommendations
• Improve platform performance and security

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share data with:

• Identity verification partners
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics tools
• Customer support platforms
• Payment processors (if subscriptions are added)
• Law enforcement when legally required

We never sell your personal data.

6. International Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored in the UK, EEA, or other jurisdictions with adequate protections. We ensure safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where needed.

7. Data Retention

• Account data: retained until deletion of your account
• ID verification data: deleted within 60 days after verification
• Messages: retained as long as your account is active (for safety reviews)
• Reports of misconduct: retained for 5 years

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR & GDPR)

You have the following rights:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent (location, ID, marketing)

You may exercise rights by contacting: nextisonme@gmail.com

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• remember user preferences
• support login sessions
• analyse usage patterns

10. Safety & Reporting

We store reports and safety-related data to uphold community standards. If you report another user, we may keep the information as long as needed for investigation or platform integrity.

11. Security Measures

We use industry-standard protections including:

• Data encryption
• Secure cloud hosting
• Access controls
• Regular audits
• Breach notification procedures

12. Children

The Service is for adults only. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Continued use of the Service indicates acceptance of any changes.

14. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights:

Email: nextisonme@gmail.com