Welcome to UniLink ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us and information generated automatically when you use the Service.
Information you provide:
- Account registration details (name, email address, password)
- Profile information (university, country of origin, major, profile photo, bio)
- Content you post, share, or send (posts, comments, direct messages)
- Communications with our support team
Information collected automatically:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed, app features used)
- Usage data (interactions with content, search queries, messaging activity)
- Advertising identifiers (for personalized advertising via AdMob)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide, operate, and improve the Service
- Enable you to connect and communicate with other users
- Personalize your experience and surface relevant content and users
- Send you service-related notifications (e.g., new messages, followers)
- Serve advertisements through Google AdMob
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the Service
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With other users: Profile information you choose to make public (name, university, country, major, photo, bio) is visible to other UniLink users.
- Service providers: We share data with third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (see Section 5).
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With your consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database platform with industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
5. Third-Party Services
The Service integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Supabase – Database and authentication infrastructure. Supabase Privacy Policy
- Expo – Mobile app development platform used for push notifications and app delivery. Expo Privacy Policy
- Google AdMob – Advertising platform that may use your advertising identifier to serve personalized ads. Google Privacy Policy
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device's advertising settings (Limit Ad Tracking on iOS, or Opt out of Ads Personalization on Android).
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Portability: Request that we export your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@unilinkapp.co.
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at support@unilinkapp.co.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via the app or email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@unilinkapp.co