Privacy Policy
Welcome to Harcourtian Connect ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our mobile application (Harcourtian Connect, package ID: com.kwh.almuniconnect) and our associated web services.
By using Harcourtian Connect, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide a trusted and verified networking environment, we collect several types of information from our alumni members:
- Account Profile Information: Full name, email address, phone number, batch/graduation year, branch of study, and current professional details (designation, company).
- Verification Details: Academic details or documentation (such as a college ID or degree certificate) to verify your alumni status before granting access to the database.
- User Content: Information you voluntarily post on the platform, including jobs, referrals, business directory listings, event RSVPs, feed posts, and chat messages.
- Location Data: With your explicit consent, we may collect location data to enable the "Nearby Alumni" mapping feature. You can toggle this permission in your device settings at any time.
- Device Information: Technical logs, device model, operating system, IP address, and application crash diagnostics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes, including:
- Alumni Verification: To ensure that only genuine alumni are registered on the platform, keeping the directory safe.
- Networking Features: To allow members to search the directory, locate alumni, and connect for mentorship, jobs, and referrals.
- Services Delivery: To manage event registrations, display business listings, and deliver notifications.
- Platform Security & Optimization: To monitor and analyze usage patterns, resolve bugs, and enhance app stability.
3. Information Sharing and Visibility
We understand the sensitivity of your personal information. Here is how your visibility is managed:
- Alumni Network Only: Your profile details are visible only to verified and approved alumni members who have logged into the app. They are not visible to the public or search engines.
- No Selling of Data: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to advertisers or third-party marketing companies.
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted infrastructure providers (e.g., hosting services, SMS/email gateway services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Data Security
We utilize industry-standard security measures (including SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and secure hashing protocols for passwords) to protect your personal details from unauthorized access, modification, or leakage. However, please note that no transmission method over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Data Deletion and Your Choices
You have full control over your information:
- Profile Visibility: You can choose what details are visible to other members through the account settings.
- Account Deletion: If you wish to permanently delete your account and remove all personal information from our databases, you can submit a deletion request directly within the app settings or email us at privacy@harcourtianconnect.com.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any updates by revising the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy page and sending a notification inside the app.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at: