Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Campus Bestie ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you use the Campus Bestie website and services.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

A. Personal Data (Provided by You)

When you register an account, we collect:

• Identification Data: Full Name, Email Address.
• Account Credentials: Password (stored securely in an encrypted format).
• User Content: Any information you post or upload (comments, photos, academic files, etc.).

B. Non-Personal and Usage Data (Collected Automatically)

We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Services, including:

• Device/Connectivity Data: IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites, and clickstream data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To operate, maintain, and provide the core functions of the Campus Bestie platform (e.g., enabling e-commerce transactions).
• Personalization and Community: To personalize content (e.g., showing relevant campus merchandise) and to connect students on the same campus (if campus location is inferrable or provided).
• Analytics and Improvement: For analytics and to monitor and analyze usage and activity trends to improve the Services, utilizing tools like Google Analytics.
• Marketing and Promotions: To send you updates, promotional materials, and special offers related to Campus Bestie services.

4. Sharing Your Data

We share your data with the following categories of third parties:

• Service Providers: We use third-party companies to perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, data analysis).
• Analytics: Google Analytics for site traffic and usage analysis.
• Payment Processing: Dedicated payment processors (e.g., Flutterwave, Stripe, PayPal, etc.) to securely handle all paid service transactions (subscriptions, Cambes Tickets). We do not store credit card numbers ourselves.
• Advertisers: We may share non-personal usage data with advertisers for targeted ads based on your interests and activity on our platform.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or court order.

We DO NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons) to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are used to:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Enable security features.
• Facilitate analytics and targeted advertising.
• Manage login sessions.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Services.

7. Your Data Rights

Users can review, update, or delete their personal data directly through their web user profile settings.

If you wish to terminate your account and delete your data, please contact us at sales.campusbestie@gmail.com. We will comply with your request within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal requirements to retain certain data.

8. Contact Us

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

Email: sales.campusbestie@gmail.com

And our social media channels