Privacy Policy

01Who we are

Near Me is operated by TopTrendingToday, an independent web publisher. Our website at near-me.toptrendingtoday.com provides free GPS-powered location finder tools (the "Service"). For privacy purposes, TopTrendingToday is the data controller responsible for any personal data processed in connection with the Service.

Contact for privacy matters: privacy@toptrendingtoday.com

02What we collect

We collect minimal data needed to provide and improve our Service. Here is exactly what we collect:

We do NOT collect: Your name (unless you provide it), home address, payment info, government IDs, biometric data, or any sensitive personal information.

03Location data: how it really works

This is the most common question we get. The answer is simple: your GPS location never leaves your device.

Here is the technical flow:

• You click "Use my location" on a tool page.
• Your browser asks you for permission to access GPS.
• If you allow, your browser provides GPS coordinates to JavaScript running on your device.
• The JavaScript sends those coordinates directly to OpenStreetMap servers to fetch nearby places.
• The result loads on your device.

At no point do your coordinates get sent to our servers. We do not log, store, or have access to your location. You can verify this in your browser developer tools.

04Cookies and tracking

We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies for legitimate purposes. Here are the categories:

Essential cookies

Required for the website to function. These cookies do not track you. Examples: session preferences, security tokens.

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)

Help us understand which tools are popular and how to improve them. Data is anonymized and aggregated. You can opt out at Google Analytics Opt-out.

Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)

Used to show relevant ads and measure ad performance. You can manage these in your Google Ad Settings.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

05Advertising (Google AdSense)

Our Service is supported by display advertising, primarily through Google AdSense. This is the standard advertising platform used by millions of publishers worldwide.

Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

Important: Ad content does not influence the data shown in our tools. We do not accept payment for tool placement or rankings. Our tool results are based solely on OpenStreetMap data and your distance from places.

Other ad networks

If we add additional ad networks, they will be disclosed here. Each network has its own privacy policy:

• Google Privacy Policy

06Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how people use our Service. This helps us prioritize improvements and identify problems. We have configured Google Analytics with these privacy enhancements:

• IP anonymization enabled
• Advertising features disabled
• Data retention set to 14 months
• No cross-device tracking

If you prefer not to be tracked at all, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

07Third-party services

Our Service uses these third parties to function:

• OpenStreetMap: Map data and tile rendering. OSMF Privacy Policy
• Overpass API: Queries OpenStreetMap data. Hosted by OSM contributors.
• Google AdSense: Display ads. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Traffic analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts: Web typography. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Maps (link only): Used when you click "Get directions" - takes you to Google Maps.
• Hostinger: Web hosting. Hostinger Privacy Policy

08Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data to anyone. Period.

We may share limited information in these cases only:

• Service providers: The third parties listed above process data on our behalf.
• Legal requirements: If required by valid legal process, but we will challenge requests we believe are improper.
• Business transfers: If TopTrendingToday is acquired, your data may transfer to the new owner under the same protections.
• Aggregate statistics: Anonymous, aggregated data (like "X people used the ATM tool last month") may be shared publicly.

09Your rights

Regardless of where you live, you have these rights:

• Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to fix incorrect data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your data.
• Objection: Object to specific uses of your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent: If we relied on consent, you can withdraw it.
• Complain: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any right, email privacy@toptrendingtoday.com. We respond within 30 days.

10GDPR (European Union users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal basis for processing

We process your data under these GDPR legal bases:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies and personalized advertising.
• Legitimate interests: For analytics, service improvement, and fraud prevention.
• Contract: When you contact us, to respond to your inquiry.

Data transfers

Some service providers (Google, Hostinger) may process data outside the EEA. They participate in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or use Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate protection.

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related questions, contact privacy@toptrendingtoday.com.

11CCPA (California users)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect.
• Right to delete personal information.
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
• Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information.
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information.
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

We do not sell personal information. However, advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under CCPA. To opt out, use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" preferences in Google Ad Settings, or email us at privacy@toptrendingtoday.com.

12Children's privacy

Near Me is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@toptrendingtoday.com and we will delete it promptly.

If you are between 13 and 17, please use Near Me only with parental supervision.

13Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect data:

• HTTPS encryption on all pages (TLS 1.2+)
• Secure server hosting with automatic updates
• Limited employee access to systems
• Regular security reviews

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work hard to protect what little data we collect.

14Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
• For significant changes, post a notice on the home page for at least 30 days.
• For major changes affecting how we use existing data, request your consent if required.

Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy. If you do not agree to changes, stop using the Service and contact us to delete any data we may have.

15Contact us

For privacy questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, contact:

Privacy Officer
TopTrendingToday
Email: privacy@toptrendingtoday.com

For general inquiries, see our Contact page.