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Privacy Policy

I. Introduction

When you use NeedThings, you trust us with your personal data. We’re committed to keeping that trust. That starts with helping you understand our privacy practices.

This notice describes the personal data (“data”) we collect, how it’s used and shared, and your choices regarding this data.

II. Overview

A. Scope

This notice applies to users of NeedThings’s platform.

This notice describes how NeedThings and its affiliates collect and use data. This notice applies to all NeedThings users, unless they use a service covered by a separate privacy notice. This notice specifically applies to:


 


 


 


 

This notice also governs NeedThings’s other collections of data in connection with its services. For example, we may collect contact information of owners or employees of merchants or service providers on the NeedThings platform; contact information of those who manage and use accounts owned by Customers; or data of those who start but do not complete their application and/or payment to be a service provider.


 

All those subject to this notice are referred to as “users” in this notice.


 

Our privacy practices are subject to applicable laws in the places in which we operate. This means that we engage in the practices described in this notice in a particular country or region only if permitted under the laws of those places. Please see Privacy Policies for information regarding NeedThings’s privacy practices as relates to U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act.

III. Data collections and uses

A. The data we collect

NeedThings collects data:

Please see here for a summary of the data we collect and how we use it.


 

NeedThings collects the following data from these sources:


 

1. Data provided by users. This includes:


 

Account information: We collect data when users create or update their NeedThings accounts, or place orders via guest checkout features. This includes first and last name, email, phone number, login name and password, address, profile picture, payment or banking information (including related payment verification information), and user settings.


 

Demographic data: We collect demographic data such as birth date/age, gender or occupation when necessary to enable certain features, or provide access to age-restricted products or services. We also collect or infer (using first name) gender information to enable female or non-binary users to designate their preference for providing or receiving services to/from female or non-binary users, as well as for marketing and advertising. We also collect demographic data, such as age group and household composition, through user surveys.


 

User content: We collect data (including chat logs and call recordings) when users contact NeedThings customer support, provide ratings or feedback for users, merchants, use features that enable users to upload content or submit recordings (including in-app audio recordings), or otherwise contact NeedThings.


 

2. Data created during use of our services. This includes:


 

Location data (service provider): We collect precise and approximate location data of the service provider.


 


 

Transaction information: We collect transaction information related to the use of our services, including the type of services requested or provided; order details (such as date and time, requested appointment, service and items ordered); and payment transaction information (such as a merchant's name and location, amount charged, and payment method). We also associate a user’s name with that of anyone who uses their promotion code.


 

This also includes information provided by users when placing their order, such as their preferences information.


 

Usage data: We collect data about how users interact with our services. This includes access dates and times, app features or pages viewed, browser type, clicked links and app crashes and other system activity.


 

Device data: We collect data about the devices used to access our services, including the hardware models, device IP address or other unique device identifiers, operating systems and versions, software, preferred languages, advertising identifiers, device motion data, and mobile network data.


 

Communications data: We collect data regarding communications between users that are enabled through NeedThings’s apps. This includes communication type (phone, text or in-app message), date/time, and content (including recordings of phone calls solely when users are notified of the recording in advance).


 

3. Data from other sources. These include:


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

B. How we use data

NeedThings uses data to enable reliable and convenient transportation, delivery, and other products and services. We also use data:


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Please see here for a summary of the data we collect and how we use it.


 

NeedThings uses the data we collect:


 

1. To provide our services. NeedThings uses data to provide, personalize, maintain, and improve our services.


 

This includes using data to:


 


 


 

In some countries, matches are also determined using cancellation rates, ratings and user behavior information.


 

Please see here for more information.


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary to fulfill the terms of our agreements with users, are compatible with such uses, or are necessary for purposes of NeedThings’s and its users’ legitimate interests.


 

2. Safety, fraud protection and security. We use data to help maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our services and users. This includes:


 


 

In the United States, we may perform user and order recipient identity verification using names, date of birth, emails, telephone numbers, and payment information to help deter use of our services by fraudulent accounts.


 

We may process and compare user profile pictures, government-issued identification photos and numbers, or other user-submitted photographs to perform this verification, including in some regions through use of facial recognition technology. We also use such technology to prevent fraudulent use of identification photos, or to prevent users from creating multiple accounts.


 

We may also use facial recognition technology to prevent fraudulent use of NeedThings accounts by those other than the account owner.


 

We may use selfies to verify that users are wearing helmets or other safety gear through the use of object verification technology.


 

Please see here for more information regarding account and identity verification.


 


 


 


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary to fulfill the terms of our agreements with users, and/or for purposes of the legitimate safety and security interests of NeedThings, our users and members of the general public.


 

3. Customer support. We use the information we collect (which may include call recordings, chat logs, and in-app audio recordings) to provide customer support, including to investigate and address user concerns and to monitor and improve our customer support responses and processes.


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary to fulfill the terms of our agreements with users or for purposes of NeedThings’s legitimate interests in monitoring and improving its customer support services.


 

4. Research and development. We use data for analysis, machine learning, product development, research, and testing. This helps us make our services more convenient and easy-to-use, enhance the safety and security of our services, and develop new services and features.


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary for purposes of NeedThings’s legitimate interests in improving and developing new services and features.


 

5. Enabling communications between users and service providers. For example, a service provider may message or call a user to confirm appointment, a user may call a service provider to retrieve a lost item, or a service provider may contact an order recipient with information about their order.


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary to fulfill the terms of our agreements with users.


 

6. Marketing and Advertising. NeedThings uses data (other than guest users’ data) to market its services, and those of NeedThings partners.


 

We specifically use account, approximate location, device and usage data, preferred language, and order history to provide ads and marketing communications that are personalized based on users’ observed or inferred location, interests and characteristics (which may include inferred gender*).


 

This includes using this data to:


 


 


 


 

We also display ads for third party products that are not available on NeedThings’s apps. These ads may contain links to third party apps or websites. Users should refer to such third parties’ privacy notices for information on their collection and use of data when visiting such apps or websites.


 

We also provide ads that are personalized based on data about users’ current service request, including time of request and services requested.

We also measure the effectiveness of NeedThings’s ads, and of third-party ads displayed in NeedThings’s apps or in connection with our services.


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary for purposes of NeedThings’s legitimate interests in informing users about NeedThings services and features or those offered by NeedThings partners.


 

7. Non-marketing communications. NeedThings may use data to send surveys and other communications that are not for the purpose of marketing the services or products of NeedThings or its partners.


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary to fulfill the terms of our agreements with users, or for purposes of NeedThings’s and its users’ legitimate interests in informing users about events that may have an impact on their use of NeedThings’s services.


 

8. Legal proceedings and requirements. We use data to investigate or address claims or disputes relating to use of NeedThings’s services, to satisfy requirements under applicable laws, regulations, operating licenses or agreements, insurance policies, or pursuant to legal process or governmental request, including from law enforcement.


 

NeedThings performs the above activities on the grounds that they are necessary for purposes of NeedThings’s legitimate interests in investigating and responding to claims and disputes relating to use of NeedThings’s services and features, and/or necessary for compliance with applicable legal requirements.


 

C. Cookies and third-party technologies

NeedThings and its partners use cookies and other identification technologies on our apps, websites, emails, and online ads for purposes described in this notice, and NeedThings’s Cookie Notice.


 

Cookies are small text files that are stored on browsers or devices by websites, apps, online media, and ads. NeedThings uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Please see our Cookie Notice for more information regarding the use of cookies and other technologies described in this section.


 

D. Data sharing and disclosure

Some of NeedThings’s services and features require that we share data with other users, or at users’ request or with their consent. We may also share such data with our affiliates, subsidiaries, and partners, for legal reasons or in connection with claims or disputes.


 

NeedThings may share data:


 

1. With other users


 

This includes sharing:


 


 


 


 

We also provide users and order recipients with receipts containing information such as a breakdown of amounts charged, and service provider name and location. We also include other information on those receipts if required by law.


 

With an account owner when used by another person, such as when a user uses their employer’s NeedThings for Business profile, a user or order recipients uses an account linked to their Family profile, a service provider uses an account owned by or associated with an NeedThings partner.


 

In addition, if a user creates an account using an email address affiliated with an NeedThings for Business account owner (i.e., their employer), we may use, and share their profile data (such as name and email address) with such account owner, to help that user expense trips or orders to that NeedThings for Business account.


 

2. At users’ request or with users’ consent


 

This includes sharing data with:


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

3. With NeedThings subsidiaries and affiliates


 

We share data with our subsidiaries and affiliates to help us provide our services or conduct data processing on our behalf. For example, NeedThings processes and stores such data in the United States on behalf of its international subsidiaries and affiliates.


 

4. With NeedThings service providers and business partners


 

These include the third parties, or categories of third parties, listed below. Where a third party is identified, please see their linked privacy notices for information regarding their collection and use of personal data.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

5. For legal reasons or in the event of a dispute


 

NeedThings may share users’ data if we believe it’s required by applicable law, regulation, operating license or agreement, legal process or governmental request, insurance policy, or where the disclosure is otherwise appropriate due to safety or similar concerns.


 

This includes sharing data with law enforcement officials, public health officials, other government authorities, airports (if required by the airport authorities as a condition of operating on airport property), insurance companies, or other third parties as necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, user agreements, or other policies; to protect NeedThings’s rights or property or the rights, safety, or property of others; or in the event of a claim or dispute relating to the use of our services. In the event of a dispute relating to use of another person’s credit card, we may be required by law to share a user’s data, including trip or order information, with the owner of that credit card.


 

For more information, please see NeedThings’s Guidelines for Law Enforcement Authorities - United States, Guidelines for Law Enforcement Authorities - Outside the US, and Guidelines for Third Party Data Requests and Service of Legal Documents.


 

This also includes sharing data with others in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, consolidation or restructuring, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by or into another company.


 

6. With consent


 

NeedThings may share a user’s data other than as described in this notice if we notify the user and they consent to the sharing.


 

E. Your Rights as a User

Under applicable US laws, you have the following rights:


 

  1. Right to be informed;


 

  1. Right of access;


 

  1. Right to rectification;


 

  1. Right to erasure;


 

  1. Right to restrict processing;


 

  1. Right to data portability; and


 

  1. Right to object.


 

F. How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to whom we disclosed your personal data, if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, or if you would like to exercise any of your other rights, please contact our privacy officer, Oanh Nguyen at: oanh.nguyen@needthings.com.


 

G. Do Not Track Notice

Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We do not track the users of our Site over time and across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to browser-initiated DNT signals.


 

H. How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure

In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, you can opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” on the bottom of any marketing email or updating your email preferences under “Your Account.”


 

I. Data retention and deletion

NeedThings retains user data for as long as necessary for the purposes described above. Users may request account deletion through the NeedThings apps and websites.


 

NeedThings retains user data for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, which varies depending on data type, the category of user to whom the data relates, the purposes for which we collected the data, and whether the data must be retained after an account deletion request for the purposes described below.


 

For example, we retain data:


 


 


 


 

Users may request deletion of their account through the Privacy menus in the NeedThings app, or through NeedThings’s website (users and order recipients here; service providers here; guest checkout users here).


 

Following an account deletion request, we delete the user’s account and data, except as necessary for purposes of safety, security, fraud prevention or compliance with legal requirements, or because of issues relating to the user’s account (such as an outstanding credit or an unresolved claim or dispute). For service providers, this generally means that we retain certain of their data for as long as necessary for actual or potential tax, litigation, or insurance claims. For user and order recipients, we generally delete data within 90 days of an account deletion request, except where retention is necessary for the above reasons.


 

IV. Choice and transparency

NeedThings enables users to access and/or control data that NeedThings collects, including through:


 


 


 


 


 

NeedThings also enables users to request access to or copies of their data, make changes or updates to their accounts, request deletion of their accounts, or request that NeedThings restrict its processing of user data.


 

1. Privacy settings


 

Users and order recipients can set or update their preferences regarding location data collection and sharing, emergency data sharing, and notifications in NeedThings’s Privacy Center, which is accessible via the Privacy menu in the NeedThings apps.


 

Location data collection (users and order recipients)


 

Users and order recipients can enable/disable NeedThings’s collection of their mobile device location data through their device settings, which can be accessed via Location Sharing menu in the Privacy Center in the NeedThings apps.


 

Share Live Location (users and order recipients)


 

Users and order recipients can enable/disable NeedThings’s sharing of their mobile device real-time location data with service providers (as applicable) through their device settings, which can be accessed via the Location Sharing menu in the Privacy Center in the NeedThings apps.

Gender identity


 

Users can update their gender information through the Gender Identity menu, which can be accessed in the Ads and Data menu in the Privacy Center.


 

Emergency Data Sharing


 

Users may enable NeedThings’s sharing of their mobile device real-time location data with emergency police, fire, and ambulance services. This includes sharing approximate location at the time the emergency call was placed.


 

Users may enable/disable this feature via the Account > Settings > Privacy > Location Sharing menu, or the Safety Center.


 

Notifications: discounts and news


 

Users may enable NeedThings to send push notifications about discounts and news from NeedThings. Users may control whether they receive push notifications here.


 

Third-party app access


 

Users may authorize third-party applications to access their NeedThings account data to enable additional features. Users can review / withdraw access by third-party applications here or via NeedThings’s Privacy Center.


 

2. Device permissions


 

Most mobile device platforms (iOS, Android, etc.) have defined certain types of device data that apps cannot access without the device owner’s permission, and these platforms have different methods for how that permission can be obtained. Users should check the available settings on their devices or check with their provider.


 

3. In-app ratings pages


 

After every service, users are able to rate the service provider on a scale from 1 to 5. An average of those ratings is associated with a user’s account and is displayed to other users for whom they provide or receive services.


 

Users can see their average rating in the main menu of the NeedThings app, and also access a breakdown of their average rating in NeedThings’s Privacy Center.


 

Service providers can see their average rating after tapping their profile photo in the NeedThings Service provider app. Click here for more information.


 

4. Marketing and advertising choices


 

NeedThings provides users with the following choices regarding how their data is used for purposes of marketing and advertising:


 


 


 


 


 

5. User data requests


 

NeedThings provides users with a variety of ways to learn about, control, and submit questions and comments about NeedThings’s handling of their data.


 

Data access and portability: Depending on where they are located, users may have the right to “access” their data (meaning, to be informed of the data that NeedThings has collected about them), and to “portability” of their data (meaning, to receive a copy of such data). Regardless of their location, NeedThings provides several options for viewing and obtaining copies of the data NeedThings has collected about them.


 

Users can access data including their profile data and order history through the NeedThings apps or via NeedThings’s website.


 


 


 


 

If you have any complaints about how we process your personal data, please contact us through the contact methods listed in the Contact Information section so that we can, where possible, resolve the issue. If you feel we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact a relevant regulatory authority.


 

V. Legal information


 

A. Legal Framework for Data Transfers

NeedThings operates, and processes user data, globally. We comply with applicable legal frameworks relating to the transfer of data.


 

NeedThings operates, and processes user data, globally. This may result in processing of your personal data in countries, including the United States, whose data protection laws may differ from those where you live.


 

This includes processing of your data on NeedThings’s servers in the United States, and transferring or enabling access to your data globally, in order to:


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

C. Updates to this Privacy Notice

We may occasionally update this notice.


 

We may occasionally update this notice. If we make significant changes, we will notify users in advance of the changes through the NeedThings apps or through other means, such as email. We encourage users to periodically review this notice for the latest information on our privacy practices.


 

Use of our services after an update constitutes consent to the updated notice to the extent permitted by law.