Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Nviron ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you use the Nviron app ("App").
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Nviron ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you use the Nviron app ("App").
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
a) Information You Provide During Registration
- Full name
- City
- Bio (optional)
- Profile photo
- Interests
- Social media profile URLs: Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter/X (all optional)
- Mobile phone number (if you sign in via phone/OTP)
- Google account name and email (if you sign in via Google)
- Full name
- City
- Bio (optional)
- Profile photo
- Interests
- Social media profile URLs: Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter/X (all optional)
- Mobile phone number (if you sign in via phone/OTP)
- Google account name and email (if you sign in via Google)
b) Information Collected While Using the App
- Device location (latitude and longitude) — only while the app is actively open and in use
- Last active timestamp — updated each time you use the app
- Firebase Authentication user ID and sign-in method
- Chat messages exchanged between connected users
- Likes, hearts, and anonymous compliments sent to other users
- Connection requests sent and received
- Block and report actions
- Device location (latitude and longitude) — only while the app is actively open and in use
- Last active timestamp — updated each time you use the app
- Firebase Authentication user ID and sign-in method
- Chat messages exchanged between connected users
- Likes, hearts, and anonymous compliments sent to other users
- Connection requests sent and received
- Block and report actions
c) Device Permissions Used
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION — to show your profile to nearby users
- CAMERA — to take profile photos or send photos in chat
- READ_MEDIA_IMAGES (Android 13+) / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below) — to select photos from your gallery
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+) — to deliver push notifications for messages and interactions
- INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE — to connect to Firebase services
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION — to show your profile to nearby users
- CAMERA — to take profile photos or send photos in chat
- READ_MEDIA_IMAGES (Android 13+) / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below) — to select photos from your gallery
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+) — to deliver push notifications for messages and interactions
- INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE — to connect to Firebase services
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
- To display your profile to nearby users
- To calculate and show approximate distances between users
- To enable real-time chat between connected users
- To send push notifications for messages, connection requests, and interactions
- To support Ghost Mode (hiding your profile from other users when enabled)
- To enforce block and report functionality
- To store and retrieve your profile, photos, and preferences
- To process account deletion requests
- To display your profile to nearby users
- To calculate and show approximate distances between users
- To enable real-time chat between connected users
- To send push notifications for messages, connection requests, and interactions
- To support Ghost Mode (hiding your profile from other users when enabled)
- To enforce block and report functionality
- To store and retrieve your profile, photos, and preferences
- To process account deletion requests
3. LOCATION DATA
Nviron uses your device location only to show your profile to nearby users and to display approximate distances.
- Location is accessed only while the app is actively open (foreground only)
- We do not track or collect your location in the background at any time
- Your location is stored in Firebase Firestore and updated only when you use the app
- You can revoke location permission at any time from your device settings
- Revoking location will prevent your profile from appearing in nearby user feeds
Nviron uses your device location only to show your profile to nearby users and to display approximate distances.
- Location is accessed only while the app is actively open (foreground only)
- We do not track or collect your location in the background at any time
- Your location is stored in Firebase Firestore and updated only when you use the app
- You can revoke location permission at any time from your device settings
- Revoking location will prevent your profile from appearing in nearby user feeds
4. CAMERA AND PHOTOS
- Camera permission is used to take photos for your profile or to send images in chat
- Gallery access is used to select existing photos for the same purposes
- Photos are uploaded to and stored in Firebase Storage
- You are responsible for ensuring photos you upload are appropriate and belong to you
- Camera permission is used to take photos for your profile or to send images in chat
- Gallery access is used to select existing photos for the same purposes
- Photos are uploaded to and stored in Firebase Storage
- You are responsible for ensuring photos you upload are appropriate and belong to you
5. NOTIFICATIONS
We request notification permission to alert you about:
- New messages from connected users
- New connection requests
- Likes, hearts, and other interactions
Notifications are delivered via Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). You can disable notifications at any time from your device settings.
We request notification permission to alert you about:
- New messages from connected users
- New connection requests
- Likes, hearts, and other interactions
Notifications are delivered via Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). You can disable notifications at any time from your device settings.
6. FIREBASE AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Nviron uses Google Firebase for:
- Firebase Authentication — phone/OTP and Google sign-in
- Firebase Firestore — storing profiles, messages, interactions, and settings
- Firebase Storage — storing profile photos and chat images
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — delivering push notifications
Firebase is operated by Google LLC. Google's Privacy Policy applies:
Google Privacy Policy
We do not use any advertising SDKs. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Nviron uses Google Firebase for:
- Firebase Authentication — phone/OTP and Google sign-in
- Firebase Firestore — storing profiles, messages, interactions, and settings
- Firebase Storage — storing profile photos and chat images
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — delivering push notifications
Firebase is operated by Google LLC. Google's Privacy Policy applies:
Google Privacy Policy
We do not use any advertising SDKs. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
7. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Social media URLs you add are entirely optional. You can set each platform to public or private individually within the app. When set to private, the link is hidden from all other users. We only store the URLs you provide; we do not access or connect to your social media accounts.
Social media URLs you add are entirely optional. You can set each platform to public or private individually within the app. When set to private, the link is hidden from all other users. We only store the URLs you provide; we do not access or connect to your social media accounts.
8. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION
- All data is stored on Google Firebase servers
- Your data is retained as long as your account remains active
- Upon account deletion, all your data is permanently removed within 48 hours
- Chat messages can be deleted by you at any time within the app
- Profile information can be updated or removed by you at any time
- All data is stored on Google Firebase servers
- Your data is retained as long as your account remains active
- Upon account deletion, all your data is permanently removed within 48 hours
- Chat messages can be deleted by you at any time within the app
- Profile information can be updated or removed by you at any time
9. YOUR PRIVACY CONTROLS
Within the app you can:
- Enable Ghost Mode to hide your profile from all nearby users
- Block any user to remove them from your feed and prevent contact
- Set each social media link to public or private independently
- Update your name, city, bio, interests, photo, and social links at any time
- Request full account and data deletion from the Settings screen
- Enable Ghost Mode to hide your profile from all nearby users
- Block any user to remove them from your feed and prevent contact
- Set each social media link to public or private independently
- Update your name, city, bio, interests, photo, and social links at any time
- Request full account and data deletion from the Settings screen
From your device settings you can:
- Revoke location permission at any time
- Revoke camera or gallery access at any time
- Disable notifications at any time
- Revoke location permission at any time
- Revoke camera or gallery access at any time
- Disable notifications at any time
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Nviron is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has registered an account, please contact us at kalpana970548@gmail.com and we will delete the account promptly.
Nviron is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has registered an account, please contact us at kalpana970548@gmail.com and we will delete the account promptly.
11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. CONTACT US
Email: kalpana970548@gmail.com
App: Nviron
Email: kalpana970548@gmail.com
App: Nviron
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