Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Swapus ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address (including .edu email for verification), profile photo, and campus affiliation.
• Listing Information: Item titles, descriptions, photos, prices, categories, and condition details.
• Communications: Messages exchanged with other users through our platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our app, including pages viewed, features used, and actions taken.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Verify your student status through .edu email confirmation
• Facilitate transactions and communications between users
• Send you notifications about your account, listings, and messages
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our app

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information and listings are visible to other verified users on the platform.
• Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that help us operate our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive data, secure server infrastructure, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt-out: Manage your notification preferences within the app.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for college students who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

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

Email: ericlmtn@gmail.com