UniExchange

Thank you for choosing UniExchange. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our marketplace platform designed exclusively for college students. By accessing or using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our goal is to be transparent about what information we collect, how it is used, and where it may be shared.

1. Information We Collect

When you register an account with UniExchange, we may collect the following,

• Name, email address, phone number, and profile picture.
• University affiliation and student ID verification to maintain a trusted marketplace.

• When you communicate with other users through messages or chat on the platform, we collect and store these communications to ensure seamless and secure interactions.

2. Permissions We Request

To provide the best possible experience, we may request access to the following,

• Notifications: To send alerts for new messages, updates, and important app-related information.
• Camera: To allow you to take photos for your profile and item listings.
• Photos: To enable uploading images for your profile or marketplace listings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes,

• To operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality of the App, including personalizing your experience and improving our services based on feedback.

• To send transactional messages, updates, and support-related communications.

• To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and platform.

4. How We Share Your Information.

• Your username, profile picture, and college affiliation may be visible to other users of the App to facilitate transactions and trust.

• We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of our users or others.

5. Your Choices

• You can update or delete your account information within the App settings at any time.

• You may opt out of non-transactional communications, such as marketing emails, in the App settings or by contacting us.

• You can manage app permissions (e.g., camera or notifications) through your device settings.

6. Chanes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or operational requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the App or by email.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

By using UniExchange, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting UniExchange. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and user-friendly marketplace for college students.