Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Campus Collab. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using Campus Collab, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at privacy@campuscollab.com.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account or apply to join our team
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Apply for programs (Ambassador, Mentorship, Fellowship, Incubator)
• Contact us through our forms
• Participate in community activities

This may include your name, email address, university affiliation, field of study, portfolio links, and responses to application questions.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• IP address (anonymized where possible)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your applications and manage your participation in programs
• Send you newsletters and updates (only if you've subscribed)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and services
• Communicate important updates about Campus Collab
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you give us explicit permission
• Service providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our platform (e.g., email services, hosting)
• Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Program partners: For mentorship or fellowship programs, with relevant mentors/partners only

5. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

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

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@campuscollab.com.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Discord, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Campus Collab is intended for users who are at least 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: