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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

🔒Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Campus Connect ("we," "us," or "our"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

By using Campus Connect, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

📋Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services:

  • •Account Information: Name, email address, university affiliation, password
  • •Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, phone number (optional)
  • •Transaction Information: Listings, purchases, payment details, messages
  • •Communication Data: Messages with other users, support tickets

Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

  • •Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on platform
  • •Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • •Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy)
  • •Location Data: General location based on IP address (if enabled)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services:

  • •Authentication Providers: Email verification data
  • •Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation and payment status
  • •Verification Services: Phone number verification status

⚙️How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

✓Service Delivery

  • • Create and manage your account
  • • Process transactions
  • • Enable communication between users
  • • Provide customer support

✓Platform Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns
  • • Improve features and functionality
  • • Develop new services
  • • Fix bugs and issues

✓Safety & Security

  • • Detect and prevent fraud
  • • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • • Protect against abuse
  • • Verify user identity

✓Communication

  • • Send transactional emails
  • • Provide updates and notifications
  • • Respond to inquiries
  • • Send promotional content (opt-in)

🤝How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

Your public profile information, listings, and reviews are visible to other users to facilitate transactions and build trust within the community.

With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the platform (payment processing, email delivery, cloud hosting, analytics).

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Campus Connect, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

✓ Note: We never sell your personal information to advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes.

🛡️Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

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Encryption

Data encrypted in transit and at rest

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Access Control

Limited access to authorized personnel

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Monitoring

Continuous security monitoring and audits

⚠️ Important: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

⚖️Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1.
Access:

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

2.
Correction:

Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile

3.
Deletion:

Request deletion of your account and associated data

4.
Opt-Out:

Unsubscribe from marketing emails and adjust notification preferences

5.
Data Portability:

Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at campusconnectcapstone@gmail.com

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account:

  • •Your profile and listings are removed from public view immediately
  • •Some data may be retained for legal, security, or business purposes
  • •Transaction history may be retained for financial compliance

Children's Privacy

Campus Connect is intended for use by university students and adults 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Campus Connect is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • •We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • •We may notify you via email or platform notification
  • •Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact Us

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

Email: campusconnectcapstone@gmail.com
Address: Campus Connect, 123 Campus Drive