Privacy Policy

1. About Sckooly

Sckooly is a comprehensive educational platform for students and aspirants. Our app provides academic resources, social networking, messaging, study materials, and various educational tools to enhance your university experience.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, profile picture, academic level (Aspirant, Student, Graduate)
• Academic Details: Department, course of study, academic level, JAMB scores, Post-UTME scores (for aspirants)
• Profile Information: Bio, interests, academic achievements, contact details
• Communication Data: Messages, posts, comments, shared content, reactions
• Media Content: Photos, videos, audio recordings, documents you upload or share
• Educational Content: Study materials, practice test responses, academic progress data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, device identifiers
• Usage Analytics: App interaction patterns, feature usage, session duration, crash reports
• Network Information: Connection type, network provider
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, actions taken within the app

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Educational Institutions: Publicly available academic information and announcements
• Service Providers: Analytics and performance monitoring data from our technical partners

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Platform Services

• Account Management: Creating and maintaining your user account
• Communication: Enabling messaging, posts, comments, and social interactions
• Content Delivery: Providing personalized academic content and study materials
• Educational Tools: P-UTME practice tests, aggregate calculators, cut-off mark information
• Campus Services: Hostel finder, lecture room information, faculty details

3.2 Platform Enhancement

• Personalization: Customizing content based on your academic interests and level
• Recommendations: Suggesting relevant study groups, content, and connections
• Performance Optimization: Improving app speed, reliability, and user experience
• Feature Development: Analyzing usage patterns to develop new educational tools

3.3 Communication and Support

• Notifications: Academic updates, messages, announcements, and reminders
• Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries and resolving technical issues
• Important Updates: Policy changes, feature announcements, security alerts

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within the Sckooly Community

Information Type	Visibility	Your Control
Profile Information	Other students and aspirants	Privacy settings available
Posts and Comments	Community members based on post settings	You control audience for each post
Study Groups	Group members only	Join/leave groups voluntarily
Direct Messages	Intended recipients only	Block/unblock users available

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted partners who help us provide our services:

• Cloud Storage: Secure hosting of your data and media files
• Analytics Providers: Anonymized usage data for app improvement
• Push Notification Services: Delivery of important updates and messages
• Payment Processors: Handling of premium feature transactions (if applicable)
• Security Services: Fraud detection and account protection

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Sckooly, our users, or the public
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
• Prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities

5. Data Security and Protection

5.1 Security Measures

• Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL)
• Secure Storage: Personal information is stored in encrypted databases
• Access Controls: Strict employee access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular Audits: Ongoing security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Backup Systems: Secure data backup and recovery procedures

5.2 Account Security

• Session Management: Automatic logout after periods of inactivity
• Suspicious Activity Monitoring: Detection and alerts for unusual account access
• User Controls: Block, report, and privacy settings for user protection

6. Your Privacy Rights and Controls

6.1 Access and Management

• Profile Management: Update or correct your personal information anytime
• Data Export: Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
• Content Control: Edit, delete, or modify your posts, messages, and shared content
• Privacy Settings: Control who can see your profile and contact you

6.2 Communication Preferences

• Notification Settings: Customize which notifications you receive
• Email Preferences: Opt-out of non-essential email communications
• Blocking Features: Block specific users from contacting you
• Mute Options: Temporarily mute conversations or notifications

6.3 Data Deletion

• Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and associated data
• Content Removal: Delete specific posts, messages, or media files
• Right to be Forgotten: Request removal of your information from our systems

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sckooly.net or use the in-app settings.

7. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active and you use our services
• Inactive Accounts: Data may be retained for up to 3 years after account deactivation
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
• Backup Systems: Data in backups may persist for up to 90 days after deletion
• Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data may be retained for statistical analysis

8. Children's Privacy (Under 18)

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate privacy protection
• Contractual Protections: Standard contractual clauses with service providers
• Data Security: Encryption and security measures during transfer
• User Consent: Your consent to international transfers when you use our services

10. Cookies and Tracking

10.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic app functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the app
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Performance Cookies: Monitor app performance and user experience
• Third-Party Cookies: May be present in user-submitted or external links; subject to your tracking preferences.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• Regular Updates: We may update this policy to reflect new features or legal requirements
• Advance Notice: Material changes will be communicated 30 days in advance
• In-App Notifications: Important updates will be highlighted in the app
• Email Alerts: Significant changes will be sent to your registered email
• Continued Use: Using the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy

12. Your Consent

By using Sckooly, you consent to:

• Collection and use of information as described in this policy
• Data processing for educational and social networking purposes
• Communication with other students and aspirants
• International data transfers with appropriate safeguards
• Use of cookies and similar technologies for improved functionality

13. Contact Information