Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 2026 • Effective Date: November 2, 2026
This policy explains what information the Nearer mobile app ("Nearer", "the app") collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. Nearer is operated by Palash Akhenia, operating as Octakris, Rajkot, Gujarat, India ("we", "us").
Short version: Nearer has no accounts and does not ask for your name, email, phone number, or location. We collect limited, anonymous usage and purchase information to run the app and process purchases. We do not sell your data and we do not show third-party ads.
1. Information we do not collect
- Your name, email address, phone number, or postal address
- Your precise or approximate location
- Your contacts, photos, microphone, or camera
- Anything you say or answer while playing. Conversations happen between you and your partner and are not recorded or sent to us.
2. Information stored on your device
The app saves your settings, which packs you have unlocked, and your play progress locally on your phone. This information stays on your device and is removed when you uninstall the app or clear its data.
3. Information collected automatically
To keep the app working and improve it, we use the following service providers. Each receives only the data described below.
Usage analytics — Google Firebase Analytics
Anonymous app instance ID, device model and operating system version, app version, country, and in-app events such as screens viewed, packs opened, and sessions completed
Content and settings delivery — Google Firebase Remote Config
Anonymous app instance ID and basic device and app version information
In-app purchases — Google Play Billing and RevenueCat
Anonymous app user ID, purchase and entitlement status, product purchased, and purchase date. Your payment details are handled by Google Play and are never visible to us.
The identifiers above are random and are not linked to your name or contact details.
4. How we use information
- To provide the app and unlock the packs you purchased
- To restore your purchases on a new device
- To understand which features are used and fix problems
- To prevent fraud and abuse
- To respond when you contact us for support
5. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the service providers listed above, who process it on our behalf under their own terms and privacy policies, and where required by law.
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- RevenueCat: revenuecat.com/privacy
6. Support emails
If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to include. We use it only to reply and keep it as long as needed to resolve your request.
7. Data retention and deletion
Data on your device is deleted when you uninstall the app. Analytics and purchase records tied to anonymous identifiers are kept only as long as needed for the purposes above. To request deletion of data associated with your anonymous app ID, email us at support@palashakhenia.com and tell us the app version and the approximate date you installed it. You can also reset your advertising and analytics identifiers in your Android settings.
8. Security
Data sent between the app and our service providers is encrypted in transit. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect the limited data we handle.
9. Children
Nearer is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has used the app, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
10. Your rights
Depending on where you live, including under the EU and UK GDPR, California privacy law, and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and to object to certain processing. Because we hold only anonymous identifiers, we may need the app version and install details to locate your records. Contact us at support@palashakhenia.com to make a request.
11. International transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States and India. By using the app you understand your data may be transferred to those countries.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when it last changed. Material changes will be noted in the app or on this page.
13. Contact
Palash Akhenia, operating as Octakris
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Email: support@palashakhenia.com