Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Educational institution and student status verification
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Contact information for marketplace transactions

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use MyKampus:

• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Study session data and AI assistant conversations
• Marketplace browsing and transaction history
• Device information and technical data
• Location data (with your permission) for campus-specific features

Content and Communications

• Messages and posts you share on the platform
• Marketplace listings and descriptions
• Study materials and notes you upload
• Feedback and support communications

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

• Provide and maintain the MyKampus platform
• Personalize your study experience and AI assistance
• Facilitate marketplace transactions between students
• Enable social features and campus networking

Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Develop new features and functionality
• Conduct research on student learning and campus life
• Generate anonymized insights and statistics

Communication and Support

• Send important service updates and notifications
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Share relevant campus news and opportunities
• Send promotional content (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Other Students

Your profile information, marketplace listings, and public posts are visible to other verified students on your campus and participating institutions.

With Educational Institutions

We may share anonymized usage statistics and insights with participating educational institutions to help improve campus services and student success programs.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers for:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Payment processing for marketplace transactions
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support and communication tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure user safety and platform security.

4. Data Security and Protection

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure payment processing through certified providers
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Update your profile and privacy settings at any time
• Control who can see your information and posts
• Manage notification preferences
• Delete your account and associated data

Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to certain data processing activities
• Data portability to other services

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and safety purposes for up to 7 years.

7. International Data Transfers

MyKampus operates globally and may transfer your information to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

8. Children's Privacy

MyKampus is designed for students aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app, email, or website notice. Your continued use of MyKampus after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: