Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to CATUC University Connect (the "App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy informs you how we look after your personal data when you use our App and tells you about your privacy rights.
2. Data We Collect
To provide a seamless academic and social experience, we collect:
- Academic Profile: Matricule number, official name, and university-assigned records (grades, courses, timetables).
- Social Content: Posts you create, comments you record, and interactions (likes/follows) with other users.
- Media Assets: Photos and videos you choose to upload to the social feed or your premium profile.
- Communication Data: Diagnostic logs and error reports to ensure app stability.
3. How We Use Data
Your data is used exclusively to facilitate your university experience:
- Authenticating your identity as a CATUC student or staff member.
- Displaying your personalized academic dashboard.
- Processing and rendering your social media interactions and media uploads.
- Enabling "University Connect" features like profile sharing and community engagement.
4. Data Storage & Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your high-value data:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between the App and the server is encrypted via SSL/TLS.
- Media Hosting: Media assets (images/videos) are securely hosted on Cloudinary, a industry-standard media provider.
- Database Security: Academic records are stored on the official CATUC backend with restricted access.
5. Sharing Your Information
We never sell your data. Information is only shared with:
- Internal Systems: Necessary components of the CATUC backend for academic processing.
- Public Social Feed: Content you choose to post is visible to other authenticated university members.
- Third-Party Processors: Standard services like Cloudinary (for media) that adhere to GDPR/Privacy standards.
6. Your Rights
As a member of the CATUC community, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal social data within the App. For official academic records, standard university protocols apply.
7. Contact Support
For any privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact the University IT Department:
Email: support@catuc.cloud
Portal: University Connect Desk