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NEAR ME NETWORK — PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 22 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Near Me Network.

Near Me Network is a UK-based business software platform providing website creation, online bookings, customer management, artificial intelligence, business communications, marketing tools and industry-specific business management services.

Our network includes Party Rental Network, Transport Network and other specialist business platforms.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable UK privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, shared and protected when using our websites, applications and connected services.

Website: https://thenearmenetwork.co.uk

Legal Business Name: [INSERT REGISTERED COMPANY NAME]

Contact Email: [INSERT PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL]

Registered Business Address: [INSERT BUSINESS ADDRESS]

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our services, we may process:

  • Names, business names and contact details.
  • Email addresses, telephone numbers and postal addresses.
  • Account registration details and user preferences.
  • Booking information, event dates, delivery locations and customer enquiries.
  • Product listings, inventory and business information.
  • Invoices, transaction references and payment statuses.
  • Messages exchanged through connected communication services.
  • Uploaded photographs, documents and other business files.
  • Website usage information, device details and IP addresses.
  • Information voluntarily supplied to our AI assistants.

Where businesses connect external services, we may also receive information authorised through those integrations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts.
  • Provide business management tools.
  • Process bookings and customer enquiries.
  • Manage products, inventory and availability.
  • Facilitate communications between businesses and customers.
  • Provide AI-powered assistance through YODO and related services.
  • Operate website creation and marketing features.
  • Process transactions and maintain financial records.
  • Deliver notifications and service updates.
  • Maintain platform security and prevent misuse.
  • Improve performance, reliability and user experience.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We only process information where an appropriate lawful basis applies.

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, we rely on:

Contract: To provide services requested by users and fulfil our contractual obligations.

Legitimate Interests: To operate, secure, maintain and improve our platform, where those interests are not overridden by individuals' rights.

Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable accounting, taxation and regulatory requirements.

Consent: Where required, including certain marketing communications, optional integrations and non-essential cookies.

Users may withdraw consent where consent is the lawful basis, without affecting processing that was lawful before withdrawal.

5. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Integrations

Near Me Network supports integrations with Meta services, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Business.

When a business authorises an integration, we may process permitted information such as:

  • Connected business account and Page identifiers.
  • Business profile information.
  • Customer messages and relevant conversation metadata.
  • Comments and interactions supported by granted permissions.
  • Authorised social media content and available analytics.
  • Information necessary to send and receive messages.

We use this information to provide connected messaging, customer support, booking enquiries, social media management and authorised AI-assisted responses.

We do not request access to private Facebook messages outside the permissions granted to our application.

Businesses can disconnect supported integrations through their account settings or applicable Meta account controls.

Our processing of Meta platform information is subject to applicable Meta platform terms and permissions.

6. YODO AI and Automated Assistance

Near Me Network provides AI-powered tools for business administration, customer communications, content creation and operational assistance.

When users interact with these tools, relevant information may be processed to generate responses or complete authorised tasks.

Where enabled by a business, YODO may assist with customer enquiries, product recommendations, availability checks and message drafting.

AI-generated information may require review and should not automatically be treated as verified.

We do not authorise AI assistants to access information outside the permissions granted to the relevant user or business.

Any processing of sensitive personal information requires an appropriate lawful basis and additional safeguards where legally required.

7. Business Accounts and Customer Data

Near Me Network provides software used by independent businesses to manage their customers and operations.

Depending on the service, Near Me Network may act as a data controller or a data processor on behalf of a business customer.

Where a participating business controls its own customer records, that business is generally responsible for determining the purposes and lawful basis for processing those records.

We provide technical services and process such information according to applicable agreements and authorised instructions.

Where Near Me Network operates its own booking marketplace, we may independently process information necessary to manage enquiries, supplier matching, bookings and related services.

8. Sharing Information

Personal information may be shared where necessary with:

  • Participating businesses responsible for fulfilling bookings.
  • Payment processing providers.
  • Website hosting and cloud infrastructure providers.
  • Authorised messaging and social media platforms.
  • AI service providers used to deliver requested functionality.
  • Email and notification delivery services.
  • Professional advisers and regulatory authorities where legally required.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers.

We require appropriate contractual and security protections when third-party providers process personal data on our behalf.

9. Payments

Payments may be processed through authorised third-party payment providers.

We may retain transaction references, payment amounts, invoice details and payment statuses for booking management, customer support, accounting and legal compliance.

Payment card information is handled according to the arrangements and security standards of the relevant payment provider.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain secure user sessions.
  • Remember essential settings.
  • Support website functionality.
  • Understand website performance.
  • Measure engagement and improve services.

Where required by law, we request consent before placing non-essential analytics or marketing cookies.

Users can manage applicable cookie preferences through the controls provided on our websites.

11. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure and loss.

These measures may include access controls, encryption, authentication, monitoring and restricted administrative permissions.

No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, maintaining booking records, resolving disputes and meeting legal obligations.

Retention periods depend on the type of information, applicable contractual requirements and relevant legal obligations.

Information may be deleted or anonymised when it is no longer required, subject to lawful retention requirements.

13. International Data Transfers

Some technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will use an applicable lawful transfer mechanism and appropriate safeguards where required.

Information about relevant safeguards can be requested using the contact details in this policy.

14. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

  • Access their personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of personal information.
  • Restrict certain processing.
  • Object to processing, including direct marketing.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
  • Challenge certain solely automated decisions with legal or similarly significant effects.

Requests can be submitted using our privacy contact email.

We may need to verify identity before processing a request.

15. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Data Deletion

Users may request deletion of personal information obtained through Meta integrations.

To request deletion:

  1. Email [INSERT PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL].
  2. Use the subject Data Deletion Request — Near Me Network.
  3. Identify the account or connected service concerned.
  4. Explain whether you wish to disconnect the integration, delete associated data or both.

We will review the request, verify identity where necessary and respond in accordance with applicable law.

Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate legal purposes.

Users may also remove relevant application permissions through their Facebook or Instagram account settings.

16. Marketing Communications

Where permitted by applicable law, we may send information about our services, features and business opportunities.

Users can unsubscribe from marketing emails or withdraw relevant consent through the available communication preferences.

Essential account, security and transactional notifications may still be sent where necessary.

17. Children's Privacy

Near Me Network is primarily intended for businesses and adult account holders.

We do not knowingly seek to collect children's personal information directly through business account registration.

Where participating businesses process information relating to children's events, that information must be handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology or legal obligations.

The latest version will be published on our website with its updated effective date.

Where required, we will provide additional notice of significant changes.

19. Contact Us

For questions about privacy, personal information or data deletion, please contact:

Near Me Network

Website: https://thenearmenetwork.co.uk

Email: [INSERT PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL]

Legal Entity: [INSERT REGISTERED COMPANY NAME]

Address: [INSERT BUSINESS ADDRESS]

20. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us first.

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Near Me Network — Connecting Businesses. Protecting Your Information.