Data Deletion Request

Last updated: September 27, 2025

Your Right to Data Deletion

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data and account from Nearmind. This page explains how to exercise this right and what happens when you request data deletion.

What Data Will Be Deleted

When you request account deletion, we will permanently remove the following data:

Account Information: Your mobile phone number, email address, and account credentials
Profile Data: Name, professional title, skills, bio, and profile picture
Location Data: All stored location history and location preferences
Communication Data: All messages, connections, and chat history
Usage Data: App usage patterns, preferences, and interaction history
Device Information: Device identifiers and app-specific data

Data That May Be Retained

In certain circumstances, we may be required to retain some data for legal or regulatory purposes:

Data required for legal compliance or regulatory requirements
Data necessary for fraud prevention or security purposes
Anonymized or aggregated data that cannot be linked to you
Data required to resolve disputes or enforce our terms of service

How to Request Data Deletion

Method 1: Through the App

Open the Nearmind app
Go to Settings → Account Settings
Select "Delete Account"
Follow the on-screen instructions
Confirm your deletion request

Method 2: Email Request

Send an email to hi@nearmind.app with the following information:

Subject line: "Data Deletion Request"
Your mobile phone number associated with the account
Your full name
Confirmation that you want to permanently delete your account
Any additional information to help us locate your account

Method 3: Contact Form

Use our contact form at https://nearmind.app/contactand select "Data Deletion Request" as the subject.

Deletion Process Timeline

1
Immediate (0-24 hours)
Account access is disabled and profile is hidden from other users
2
Within 7 days
Personal data deletion begins from our active systems
3
Within 30 days
Complete deletion from all systems, including backups

Important Considerations

⚠️ This Action Cannot Be Undone

Account deletion is permanent and irreversible
You will lose all your connections, messages, and profile data
You will need to create a new account if you want to use Nearmind again
Your mobile number cannot be reused for a new account for 30 days

Alternative Options

Before requesting complete deletion, consider these alternatives:

Account Deactivation: Temporarily disable your account while keeping your data
Privacy Settings: Adjust your privacy settings to limit data sharing
Location Controls: Disable location sharing while keeping other features
Data Export: Download a copy of your data before deletion

Verification Process

To protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized deletion requests, we may need to verify your identity. This may include:

Confirming your mobile phone number via SMS
Verifying your email address
Asking for additional account information
Requiring a waiting period for security purposes

Contact Information

If you have questions about data deletion or need assistance with your request, please contact us:

Email: hi@nearmind.app
Subject: "Data Deletion Request" or "Data Deletion Questions"
Response time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

This data deletion process helps you exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws:

Right to Erasure (GDPR Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data
Right to be Forgotten: Remove your data from search results and public directories
CCPA Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected
Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data before deletion