Your Privacy Matters

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using PUACP:

• Account Information: Name, email address, college, department, semester, and profile picture
• Profile Data: Bio, interests, and other information you choose to add to your profile
• Content: Posts, comments, uploaded files (PDFs), and other materials you share
• Communication: Messages and interactions with other users and our support team
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, including pages visited and features used

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Connect you with other students from your department and college
• Facilitate content sharing and tutoring services
• Send you notifications about your account and platform updates
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze platform usage to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information and posted content are visible to other PUACP users
• With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly agree to such sharing
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: We work with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring systems
• Employee training on data protection

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information through your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Control notification preferences in your account settings

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and improve our services
• Provide a personalized experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

7. Data Retention

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

8. Children's Privacy

PUACP is designed for university and college students. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: