Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use UniLife, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name and username
• Email address
• Phone number (for verification and contact syncing)
• University affiliation, faculty, and department
• Profile picture (optional)
• Academic year and course information

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you interact with UniLife:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
• IP address and general location data
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Crash reports and performance data

1.3 Content You Create

When you use UniLife features, we collect the content you create and share:

• Posts, comments, and messages
• Study materials (PDFs, documents, notes)
• Quiz responses and academic content
• Photos and media files you upload

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve UniLife services
• To create and manage your account
• To facilitate connections with other students at your university
• To personalize your campus experience based on your faculty and interests
• To enable sharing of academic resources and study materials
• To send important notifications about your account and app updates
• To analyze usage patterns and improve app functionality
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraud or abuse
• To respond to your support requests and communications
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 What We DON'T Do

UniLife does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3.2 Public Content

Content you choose to share publicly on UniLife (posts, study materials, profile information) is visible to other users within your university community. This includes:

• Public profile information (name, faculty, department)
• Study materials you upload and mark as shareable
• Posts and comments on public forums
• Quiz contributions and academic resources

3.3 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate UniLife:

• Supabase (database and authentication services)
• Cloud storage providers for file hosting
• Analytics services to understand app usage
• Communication services for notifications

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if necessary to:

• Protect the rights and safety of UniLife users
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
• Prevent fraud or security threats

3.5 Account Deletion

When you delete your account, your profile and personal information are permanently removed. However, content you've shared (study materials, posts) may remain in an anonymized form to preserve the community knowledge base.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard security measures:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
• Secure authentication via Supabase with encrypted password storage
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to user data
• Encrypted storage for private messages and personal information
• Secure servers with firewalls and intrusion detection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Active account data: Retained while your account is active
• Deleted account data: Personal information removed within 30 days
• Shared content: May be retained in anonymized form after account deletion
• Legal compliance: Data may be retained longer if required by law
• Backup systems: Data in backups is deleted according to our backup retention schedule

You can request deletion of your data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us directly.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Portability: You can access and download your personal data at any time through the app settings.
• Correction: You can update or correct your profile information directly in the app.
• Deletion: You can delete your account and personal information at any time. Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential notifications and marketing communications in the app settings.
• Data Restriction: You can request that we limit how we use your data by contacting us.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time through app settings.

To exercise these rights, contact us at unilife.edu.org@gmail.com or use the in-app settings.

7. Children's Privacy

UniLife is designed for university students and is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through the app or via email
• Request your consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of UniLife after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

10. International Users

UniLife is operated from Nigeria and is designed primarily for university students. If you are accessing the app from outside Nigeria, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Nigeria or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using UniLife, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Cookies and Tracking

UniLife uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze app usage:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic app functionality and security
• Performance cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the app
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: Track usage patterns to improve our services

You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit some app features.