1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to StuMart ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and disclosure when you use our mobile application and services.
By using StuMart, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email address (university email required for verification)
- Full name
- Profile image (optional)
- Listing information (title, description, price, images, location)
- Messages sent through the app
- Reviews and ratings
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
- Location data (when you grant permission, used to auto-fill location for roommate listings)
- IP address and network information
- Product interaction data (listing views, inquiries)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- University verification data
- Email service provider data (for OTP delivery)
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the collected information for:
- Account creation and authentication
- University email verification
- Facilitating marketplace transactions
- Enabling communication between buyers and sellers
- Providing location-based features (roommate matching)
- Improving our services and user experience
- Sending important notifications and updates
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
- Complying with legal obligations
4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do NOT sell your personal information.
We may share information:
- With other users (as necessary for marketplace functionality - e.g., seller contact info)
- With service providers (email services, cloud storage - Supabase)
- For legal compliance (if required by law or to protect rights)
- In case of business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password storage (hashed passwords)
- Secure token-based authentication
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Object to certain data processing
- Data portability
- Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at: stumartthestudentmarketplace@gmail.com
7. LOCATION DATA
We collect location data only when you explicitly grant permission, primarily to auto-fill location information for roommate listings. Location data is NOT linked to your user identity - it is only associated with the listing itself. You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information after account deletion for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or enforcement of agreements.
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
StuMart is intended for university students (typically 18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
11. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY 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 in the app and requiring re-acceptance of updated terms.