Privacy Policy
1. Overview
Welcome to NearestDoor. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. Your trust matters to us, and we want to ensure you are fully informed about our practices.
2. Information We Collect
NearestDoor is a website directory. We collect information from you when you register on our site or fill out a form. When ordering or registering, you may be asked to enter your e‑mail address; however, you may visit our site anonymously. Additional data we may collect includes:
- Location Data: IP‑based or manually entered location (e.g., ZIP code or city) to help you find nearby businesses.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Personalization: Respond to your individual needs and provide a tailored experience.
- Improvement: Continuously refine our website based on aggregated feedback and analytics.
- Communication: Use the e‑mail you provide to respond to inquiries or send occasional updates. You may opt out at any time.
5. Sharing of Information
- No Business Sharing: We do not share your personal data with businesses listed on NearestDoor.
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., hosting) may process limited data under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required to comply with applicable laws or protect rights, property, or safety.
- Aggregated Data: Non‑identifiable information may be shared for analytics or marketing.
6. Data Security Practices
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. While no system is invulnerable, we actively monitor and improve our defenses.
7. Third‑Party Links
Our site may include links to external sites. These sites have independent privacy policies, and we bear no responsibility for their content or activities. We welcome feedback about linked sites.
8. Your Privacy Rights
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA): We will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13. Our services are directed to users 13 years or older.
9. Online Privacy Policy Only
This policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.
11. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy over time. All updates will be posted on this page. Please review it periodically to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our privacy practices, reach out through our contact form or community forum.
13. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of .
Terms of Use
1. Our Services
NearestDoor is dedicated to encouraging the discovery of local businesses and amenities. We host and provide access to infrastructure that allows you to access and contribute listings to a worldwide directory.
- No Editorial Role: All content is user‑contributed. We do not monitor or edit listings and do not guarantee their accuracy or endorse opinions expressed.
- User Responsibility: You are legally responsible for your contributions. Avoid posting content that may result in civil or criminal liability under applicable laws.
2. Relationship to Privacy Policy
Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your information. By using our services, you consent to any transfer of information outside your country.
3. Safety
Help us keep NearestDoor safe:
- No unauthorized commercial communications (spam).
- No automated data harvesting without prior permission.
- No uploading viruses or malicious code.
- No bullying, intimidation, or harassment.
- No unlawful, misleading, or discriminatory activity.
- No interference with site performance (e.g., denial‑of‑service attacks).
4. Licensing of Content
Listings derived from ODBL sources are licensed under the ODC Open Database License.
For any other data you contribute, you grant NearestDoor a non‑exclusive, transferable, sub‑licensable, royalty‑free, worldwide license to use the content you post in connection with the service.
5. Termination
You may stop using our services at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or end services, or block accounts, with or without notice. Your public contributions may remain available even after account termination.
6. Disputes & Jurisdiction
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the provincial or federal courts located in British Columbia, Canada, and governed by the laws of British Columbia and, where applicable, Canada. Claims must be filed within one (1) year of the cause of action.
7. Disclaimers
We provide our services "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement. Your use is at your sole risk.
8. Limitation on Liability
NearestDoor will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages. In no event shall our aggregate liability exceed one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD 100.00).
9. Modifications to These Terms
We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective once published on the NearestDoor website.
10. Other Terms
These Terms do not create an employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between you and NearestDoor. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.