Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account or use CampusCommuno, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Your email address, college affiliation, and display name (if provided).
• Profile Information: Any additional details you choose to add to your profile, such as your year of study or branch.
• Content You Post: Posts, comments, notes, and other content you share on the platform, whether anonymous or attributed.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the platform, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers collected automatically.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the CampusCommuno platform.
• Personalize your experience and connect you with your college community.
• Moderate content and enforce our community guidelines.
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and platform changes.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

3. Anonymous Posts

CampusCommuno allows you to post anonymously within your college community. When you choose to post anonymously, your identity is not revealed to other users. However, please be aware that platform administrators may still be able to associate anonymous posts with your account for moderation and legal compliance purposes. We do not disclose your identity in connection with anonymous posts unless required by law or to investigate violations of our Terms & Conditions.

4. Community Content

Content you share in communities, including posts, comments, notes, and shared materials, is visible to other members of that community. Some content may also be visible to the public depending on community settings. You should not share personal information you wish to keep private. We are not responsible for how other community members use or share content you post.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on CampusCommuno. Cookies help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.

6. Account Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Third-Party Services

CampusCommuno may use third-party services for authentication (such as Supabase), analytics, and infrastructure. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with third parties only as necessary to operate the platform or as required by law.

8. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for the information you choose to share on CampusCommuno. We encourage you to:

• Not share personal contact information publicly.
• Respect the privacy of other community members.
• Report any privacy violations or security concerns to us immediately.
• Use anonymous posting features when sharing sensitive content.

9. Content Moderation

We actively moderate content on CampusCommuno to ensure compliance with our community guidelines. Moderators and administrators may review, remove, or restrict content that violates our policies. We may retain records of moderated content for safety and legal purposes. Content moderation decisions are made at our sole discretion.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the platform services. We may retain certain information even after account deletion to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or for legitimate business purposes. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Children's Privacy

CampusCommuno is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. We will notify users of material changes through the platform or via email. Your continued use of CampusCommuno after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to inquiries promptly.