Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27th August 2024

Welcome to our college student marketplace. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

  • University Email Address: Required for verification and access to the university-specific webpages.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Access Verification: To confirm your university affiliation and grant access to the appropriate university-specific pages.
  • Communication: To contact you with important information related to your use of the platform.
  • Safety and Security: To ensure the safety of our users and the integrity of the platform.

3. Public Display of Information

For safety reasons, your university email address will be publicly visible on the marketplace. We believe this transparency helps prevent unauthorized access and misuse.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in our MongoDB database. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salted secure hashing to ensure your credentials are protected. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties. Your information is used solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our platform. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

8. Consent

By using our marketplace, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for using our platform and trusting us with your personal data.