Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 28, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The NIEA App ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile and web applications. By accessing or using The NIEA App, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, profile image, and other identifiers you provide during registration or use.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the app, including activity logs, preferences, and analytics.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
• Content Data: Any content, files, or media you upload, share, or interact with.
• Location Data: If you grant permission, we may collect location data for app features.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve The NIEA App and its features.
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
• To communicate with you, including support, updates, and notifications.
• To ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
• To analyze usage trends and improve our services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on your consent, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in providing a secure and effective service.

4. Disclosure of Information

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., AWS, authentication, analytics) who assist in operating the app. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to notice and continued protection.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure AWS infrastructure, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your data as described below.

7. Your Rights & Choices

• Access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
• Withdraw consent for data processing (may affect app functionality).
• Request information about our data practices.
• Opt out of non-essential communications.
• Disable location or device permissions in your app or device settings.

8. Children's Privacy

The NIEA App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us for removal.

9. International Users

If you access The NIEA App from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. We comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Third-Party Links & Services

The app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact thenieaorg@gmail.com.

Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.