Last updated: September 21, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how PunctureShopNearMe collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services.
1. Introduction
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Data We Collect
Contact details: name, phone, email (for shop registration, inquiries).
– Location data: to show nearby puncture shops.
– Usage data: pages visited, device type, search queries.
– User content: reviews, shop details, uploaded information.
- Shop photos
- GPS location (Latitude & Longitude)
- ID proof (used only for verification and not displayed publicly)
- Device/browser information
- Cookies and analytics data
3. How We Use Data
– To provide and improve our services.
– To connect you with nearby puncture shops.
– To comply with legal obligations.
– To detect fraud or misuse of the platform.
- To display your shop on the map.
- To improve our platform and user experience.
- To prevent fraud and misuse.
4. Data Security & Retention
We use encryption, secure hosting, and access controls to protect data.
Data is retained as long as necessary for our services, legal compliance, or legitimate business needs. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
We do not sell your personal information. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Information may be shared only when required by law or with trusted service providers that help us operate our platform.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
– Enable essential site features.
– Remember preferences.
– Analyze usage for improvement.
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or via our cookie banner.
We use cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website, improve performance, and enhance user experience. These tools may collect anonymous usage information.
6. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update your shop listing.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements.
To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as Google Maps, Google Analytics, WhatsApp, and Meta services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.
If such data is discovered, it will be deleted, and parental consent will be required for further use of our services.