Last Updated: [08/25/2025]
At GrannyNearMe, we value and respect the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
We collect various types of personal data in order to provide you with the best experience possible. The information we gather may include, but is not limited to:
Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide during the registration or profile creation process.
Technical Data: This includes information about your device and internet connection, such as:
IP address
Usage data (such as pages viewed and interaction time)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As discussed below, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site.
Communication Data: This includes any messages or feedback you submit via email, contact forms, or support channels.
Transaction Data: If you choose to make purchases or engage in affiliate-linked activities, we may collect payment-related information. However, we do not store sensitive payment details such as credit card numbers.
We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:
Providing Services: To allow you to use our platform, create an account, and engage with other users in a meaningful way.
Improving User Experience: To personalize content, remember your preferences, and enhance the functionality of the site.
Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials if you’ve opted into receiving them. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
Analytics and Site Improvement: To monitor usage patterns and improve the performance and functionality of our website. This may include using third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking: GrannyNearMe may earn a commission when you make purchases through links provided on our site. These affiliate links do not affect the prices you pay for products or services, but we may receive compensation from the linked vendors.
We may use third-party tools and services to improve our site’s functionality. These may include:
Analytics Providers: We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand how users engage with our site. These services may track your browsing behavior, device type, and location.
Advertising Partners: We may display advertisements from third-party networks, which may also use cookies or similar technologies to collect data for targeted advertising.
Affiliate Marketing Programs: We participate in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on our site. Affiliate links will be clearly marked.
These third-party service providers may collect personal information directly from users. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on GrannyNearMe. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. They help us remember your preferences, provide personalized content, and analyze user behavior on the site.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our site, such as logging in and maintaining session information.
Performance Cookies: These cookies track user behavior on the site (such as pages visited and interactions) and help us improve the user experience.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) to personalize your experience on the site.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing history and interests.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain features of the site.
As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:
Access to Your Data: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction of Data: If you believe any of your personal information is incorrect or outdated, you may request corrections.
Deletion of Data: You can request that we delete your personal data. Note that some information may need to be retained for legal or operational purposes.
Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails or notifications, you can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. However, withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.
Data Portability: You have the right to request that your personal data be transferred to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. If you request the deletion of your data, we will take appropriate steps to remove it, subject to any legal retention requirements.
We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Some of the security measures we use include:
Encryption: We use secure encryption protocols (e.g., SSL) to protect sensitive data during transmission.
Access Controls: We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
While we make every effort to secure your data, we encourage you to take precautions on your own, such as using strong passwords and logging out of your account after use.
As a global platform, GrannyNearMe may transfer your personal data to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not have the same level of data protection laws. By using our site, you consent to these transfers, and we will take steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
GrannyNearMe is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
By using GrannyNearMe, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described herein.