Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025  ·  Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Campus Connect ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers (Supabase/PostgreSQL). We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted passwords (bcrypt), HTTPS-only transmission, and session-based authentication. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Sessions

We use server-side sessions to keep you logged in. A session cookie is stored in your browser for this purpose. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this will prevent you from logging in.

6. AI Features & Your Data

Campus Connect uses AI models to analyze post sentiment, moderate content, suggest friends, and generate CVs. Your content may be processed by these models to provide these features. AI-processed data is not shared with external parties and is used solely to improve your experience.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, your personal information is permanently removed within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.

9. Children's Privacy

Campus Connect is intended for university students aged 17 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify registered users via email or an in-app notice at least 7 days before any material changes take effect.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: privacy@campusconnect.edu
Address: Campus Connect, Student Affairs Office, University Campus