Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to UNET ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our university networking platform.

By accessing or using UNET, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using UNET, including:

Account information (username, email address, password)
Profile information (name, bio, profile picture, cover picture)
Academic information (faculty, department, semester, designation)
Posts, comments, and other content you create
Messages and communications with other users
Files and media you upload (notes, past papers, images, videos)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use UNET, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Log data (access times, error logs)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our services
To create and manage your account
To facilitate connections between students and professors
To personalize your experience and content recommendations
To send notifications about posts, comments, and connections
To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information, posts, and comments are visible to other users of UNET based on your privacy settings. Information you share publicly can be viewed by all users within your university network.

4.2 With Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service providers who assist in operating our platform
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
Other parties with your explicit consent

4.3 Academic Institutions

We may share aggregated, anonymized data with your university for academic and administrative purposes, such as improving student engagement and academic performance.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Secure backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
Privacy Settings: Control who can view your profile and content

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on UNET. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect certain features of our platform.

8. Children's Privacy

UNET is intended for use by university students, professors, and staff who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of UNET after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.