ampus Circle - College Student Community App
Effective Date: May 9, 2026
Last Updated: May 9, 2026
Important Notice: This Privacy Policy explains how Campus Circle ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services. By using Campus Circle, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Campus Circle is a mobile application designed for college students to connect, share goals, join clubs, participate in events, and grow professionally. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Campus Circle app, including students, club administrators, and college administrators.
Account Information: Name, email address, mobile number, password, college/university affiliation, profile picture
Profile Information: Bio, interests, goals, skills, academic information
Content You Create: Posts, comments, club announcements, event details, messages
Media Uploads: Photos, videos, audio files you share on the platform
Club and Event Information: Club memberships, event registrations, participation records
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: App interactions, features used, time spent, navigation patterns
Log Data: IP address, access times, app crashes, error reports
Location Data: With your permission, we may collect location data for event check-ins and local club recommendations
Firebase Services: Push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting through Google Firebase
Google Play Services: App updates and security features
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Account Management: To create and maintain your account, authenticate your identity, and provide customer support
Service Provision: To enable core features like club joining, event participation, goal tracking, and social networking
Communication: To send you notifications about clubs, events, messages, and important updates
Personalization: To recommend clubs, events, and connections based on your interests and activities
Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve our services
Security: To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
🔊 RECORD_AUDIO Permission
Campus Circle requests permission to access your device's microphone for the following purposes:
Recording voice messages for chat conversations
Creating audio posts or announcements
Participating in voice-based club discussions
Recording audio notes for personal goals and reminders
Important: Audio recording only occurs when you explicitly choose to record audio. We do not record audio in the background or without your knowledge.
📷 Camera and Media Permissions
We request access to your camera and photo gallery to enable:
Uploading profile pictures
Sharing photos in posts and club announcements
Uploading event photos and videos
Attaching media files to messages
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Other Users: Your profile information, posts, and club activities are visible to other users based on your privacy settings
With College Administrators: Aggregated data and specific information may be shared with authorized college staff for campus management purposes
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party services (Firebase, Google Cloud) that help us operate the app
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
We take the security of your data seriously:
Encryption: All data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
Secure Storage: Passwords are hashed and stored securely. Sensitive data is encrypted at rest
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data
Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Data Retention: We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can request deletion at any time
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can view and update your profile information at any time
Correction: You can correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
Export: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
Opt-out: You can disable push notifications and marketing communications
Permissions: You can revoke app permissions through your device settings
Campus Circle is designed for college students (typically 18 years and older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
Campus Circle uses the following third-party services:
Firebase (Google): For authentication, push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting
Google Play Services: For app distribution and security updates
Socket.IO: For real-time messaging and notifications
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Sending you a notification for significant changes
Your continued use of Campus Circle after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@campuscircle.com
App: Use the "Contact Us" feature in the Campus Circle app settings
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
Google Play Store Developer Program Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) for Indian users
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This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 9, 2026