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privacy policy

Last Updated: May 2026 | Effective upon launch of the uniiyn platform

1. Introduction and Scope

Welcome to uniiyn ("Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). uniiyn is a hyperlocal student ecosystem and digital campus platform designed to serve students across India and, in the future, globally. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, process, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application, website, and associated services (collectively, "Services").

We are committed to building a platform grounded in trust, transparency, and respect for your privacy. Our approach to data protection draws from the highest global standards, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account registration details: name, email address, phone number, date of birth
• Profile information: profile photo, college or institution name, course, year of study, interests, and bio
• Content you post: text, images, event listings, marketplace items, service requests, and messages
• Communications you send us through support channels, inquiry forms, or emails
• Verification documents submitted for student identity verification (if applicable)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device identifiers, operating system, browser type, and app version
• IP address, geolocation data (with your explicit permission), and network information
• Usage data: features accessed, pages viewed, interactions, and time spent on the Platform
• Log data including error reports, crash analytics, and performance data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9 on Cookies)

2.3 Information From Third Parties

• Information shared by colleges or institutions you are affiliated with (where applicable)
• Data from social sign-in services (Google, etc.) if you use them to create your account
• Publicly available information that you have shared on other platforms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes, each grounded in a legitimate legal basis:

• Providing and improving Services: To create and manage your account, facilitate community interactions, process transactions, and personalise your experience
• Safety and trust: To verify student identities, detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations, and maintain a safe environment
• Communications: To send you service-related notifications, updates, security alerts, and (where consented) marketing communications
• Analytics and research: To understand how users interact with our Platform, improve our Services, and develop new features
• Advertising: To display contextually relevant advertisements from vetted third parties, based on your interests and usage patterns. You may opt out of interest-based advertising at any time
• Legal compliance: To meet our obligations under applicable laws and respond to lawful requests from authorities

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With other users: Profile information, posts, and activity you share on the Platform will be visible to other verified users within your designated campus community, as per your privacy settings
• With service providers: We engage trusted third-party service providers to assist with hosting, analytics, communications, payment processing, and customer support. These parties are contractually bound to protect your data
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred subject to the terms of this Policy
• Legal obligations: We may disclose information when required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of uniiyn, our users, or others
• With your consent: We may share data in other ways with your explicit consent

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide our Services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Certain data may be retained for longer periods where required by law, for fraud prevention, or to resolve disputes. Anonymised and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and research purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention requirements
• Portability: Request a structured, machine-readable copy of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@uniiyn.com. We will respond within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL), access controls, regular security audits, and secure data storage practices aligned with ISO 27001 principles. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is designed for users who are 17 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe a minor has created an account without authorization, please contact us at contact@uniiyn.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, local storage, and device fingerprinting) to operate the Platform, remember your preferences, analyse usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser or device settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our Services. We do not use cookies to build personal profiles for third-party marketing without your explicit consent.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in servers located in India and, potentially, other countries. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure adequate protections are in place consistent with applicable data protection laws, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties you interact with through our Platform.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, Services, or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on our Platform or by sending you a direct communication. Your continued use of our Services after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Team at:

Email: contact@uniiyn.com
Platform: uniiyn.com

This Privacy Policy represents our commitment and aspiration as we build uniiyn. As the Platform is pre-launch, specific operational details will be updated upon launch. This policy is intended as a statement of principles and intent.

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