Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Date of launch]

Welcome to UniNest. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application designed for university students to buy, sell, or exchange items within their campus community.

1. Who Can Use the App
UniNest is exclusively available to verified university students. To ensure a trusted environment, only students with valid university email addresses can create an account, post listings, and view nearby items (within a 5 km radius).

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information to support our services:

Personal Information

Full name

University email address (for account verification)

Profile photo (optional)

Location data (to enable local discovery features)

Product Information

Title, description, and category of items listed

Uploaded images of products

Usage Data

Activity logs (e.g., messages, views, saved items)

Device information (e.g., phone model, operating system)

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:

Verify your student status and maintain a safe platform

Match you with listings within your 5 km area

Facilitate secure communication between buyers and sellers

Improve app performance and develop new features

Monitor activity for abuse prevention and compliance

4. Location Sharing
To enable local-only access, we use your approximate location (not your exact GPS data) to display listings nearby. Your precise location is never shared with other users.

5. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your profile and listings are visible only to verified users within your university and geographic radius.

We may share limited data with:

Third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements

Law enforcement authorities, if legally required

6. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures (including encryption and secure authentication) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive information (e.g., home address, payment details) in messages.

7. Your Choices
You have control over your information:

Update or delete your profile at any time

Manage location access through your device settings

Request deletion of your data by contacting us at support@uninest.shop

8. Children’s Privacy
This app is intended for students aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has used our app, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or your registered email address. Please review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, reach out to us:
support@uninest.shop

Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed