Privacy Policy for UniSyncT

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

UniSyncT ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including our website, mobile applications, and any other services we provide (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you use the Service, such as when you register for an account, create a profile, post content, list products, or communicate with other users. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, phone number, National Identity Number (NIN) (the collection of which is in the future when we require users to verify their identity), and profile picture.
Demographic Information: Your university affiliation and country.
Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide on your profile.
User Content: The content of your posts, comments, product listings, and messages.
Transaction Information: Details about products you list, purchase, or express interest in. Payment processing is handled securely through Paystack, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. We do not store your credit card or banking information on our servers.
Communications: Records of your communications with us and other users.
Third-Party Authentication Information: When you sign in using Google Sign-In or other third-party authentication services, we receive limited information from your Google account, including your name, email address, profile picture, and Google account ID. We use this information solely to create and manage your UniSyncT account. We do not access or store your Google password.
Activity Information: We automatically collect information about your activities on the platform to improve our Service, enhance security, and provide better user experience. This includes actions such as creating posts or products, liking or unliking content, commenting, viewing products, and other interactions within the platform. We do not collect passwords, payment card details, or private message content. This activity data helps us understand how users engage with our platform, identify issues, prevent fraud and abuse, and improve our features and functionality.

We may also collect information automatically when you use the Service, including:

Usage Information: Information about how you access and use the Service, such as the pages you view, the features you use, and the time spent on the Service.
Device Information: Information about the device you use to access the Service, including the hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
Log Information: Server logs that may include your IP address, browser type, and referring URLs.
Location Information: We may collect precise location information with your consent.
Analytics Information: We use Google Analytics to collect data about your use of the Service to track performance, analyze user behavior, and improve our offerings. This includes information about pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other interaction data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
To create and manage your account and profile.
To authenticate your identity when you sign in using third-party services like Google Sign-In.
To verify your identity and eligibility to use the Service (including NIN and university verification).
To facilitate communication between users.
To display your profile, posts, and product listings to other users.
To facilitate and process transactions securely through our payment partner, Paystack.
To send you notifications and updates related to your account and activity on the Service.
To send you marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out).
To personalize your experience on the Service.
To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Service.
To track and log user activities (such as posts created, products viewed, likes, comments, and other interactions) for the purposes of improving Service functionality, understanding user behavior, troubleshooting issues, detecting fraud and abuse, and providing customer support.
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities.
To comply with legal obligations.
To analyze and understand user behavior and trends through Google Analytics to enhance the Service's functionality and user experience.
To generate analytics and insights that help us improve the platform's features, performance, and user experience.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Your profile information, posts, comments, and product listings are visible to other users of the Service.
With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer support.
With Payment Processors: We partner with Paystack (www.paystack.com) for payment processing. Paystack is a secure, PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment gateway that handles all payment transactions. When you make a purchase or payment through our Service, your payment information is transmitted directly to Paystack and is never stored on our servers. Paystack's use of your information is governed by their privacy policy, available at https://paystack.com/privacy. Paystack employs industry-standard security measures including 256-bit SSL encryption to protect your payment data.
With Third-Party Authentication Providers: When you use Google Sign-In or other third-party authentication services, we interact with those providers to authenticate your identity. Google and other OAuth providers may collect information about your use of our Service in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
In Case of Merger or Sale: We may share your information in connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent.
With Analytics Providers: We share anonymized usage data with Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with our Service.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

Account Information: You may update or correct your account information through your profile settings.
Email Communications: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.
Location Information: You can disable location services for our mobile application through your device settings.
Activity Data: You have the right to request access to your activity logs or request their deletion. To exercise these rights, please contact us at unisyncthq@gmail.com. Note that some activity data may need to be retained for legal compliance, security, or fraud prevention purposes.
Third-Party Account Linking: If you signed up using Google Sign-In, you can manage your Google account permissions by visiting your Google Account settings at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions. You can revoke UniSyncT's access to your Google account at any time, though this may limit your ability to use certain features.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

Activity logs (such as records of posts created, products viewed, likes, comments, and other interactions) are retained to help us improve our Service, troubleshoot issues, and ensure platform security. These logs do not contain passwords, payment information, or the content of private messages. You may request access to your activity data or request its deletion by contacting us at unisyncthq@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

10. Account Deletion

If you would like to request the deletion of your account or any personal data associated with UniSyncT, you can contact us directly. Once we receive your request, we will verify your identity and process the deletion within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal or regulatory obligations to retain certain information.

To request data deletion, please email us at: unisyncthq@gmail.com

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact methods provided on our website.