Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 11, 2025

Welcome to Varsity ("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 ("App").

By using Varsity, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Use the App's features and services
• Contact us for support
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Username
• Profile information
• Educational institution information
• Campus activity and preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access and use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (model, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• IP address
• App usage data and analytics
• Log data (access times, pages viewed, app features used)
• Crash reports and performance data

1.3 Permissions

Our App may request the following permissions:

• Storage: To save campus content, documents, timetables, and downloads locally on your device
• Camera: To scan documents, take photos for listings or study notes (only when you choose to use this feature)
• Internet: To access online features, sync data, and provide updates
• Notifications: To send campus alerts, event reminders, and important updates (you can disable these at any time)
• Location: To provide location-aware safety features and campus services (only when you choose to use this feature)

All permissions are requested only when needed and you can manage them through your device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our App
• To improve, personalize, and expand our services
• To understand and analyze how you use our App
• To develop new features, products, and services
• To communicate with you for customer support and updates
• To send you campus alerts, event reminders, and notification updates
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations
• To provide personalized campus recommendations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud storage and hosting services
• Analytics providers
• Customer support tools
• Payment processors (if applicable)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and to protect your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure server infrastructure

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at the email address provided below.

6. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

For users between 13 and 18 years of age, we recommend that they obtain parental permission before providing any personal information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below, or submit a data deletion request directly at our Delete My Data page.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

Our App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to our servers and process it there. By using our App, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Sending you a notification through the App or email (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the App after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to be bound by the modified policy.

11. Google Play Store Compliance

Varsity complies with all Google Play Store policies, including:

• We do not collect sensitive personal information without proper disclosure and user consent
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect user data
• We provide clear disclosure of data collection, usage, and sharing practices
• We comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding user privacy
• We do not engage in deceptive or manipulative data collection practices
• We provide users with control over their data and privacy settings

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.

Our legal basis for collecting and using personal information includes:

• Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
• Performance of a contract with you
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests (which do not override your fundamental rights)

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers and mobile devices include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference. Our App does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to them.

15. Contact Us

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

16. Consent

By using Varsity, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our App.