Privacy Policy

UniPath ("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 mobile application and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register or use UniPath, we may collect:

• Email address and username
• Full name and profile photo
• Phone number (optional)
• Academic information (GPA, field of study, degree level, test scores)
• Nationality and preferred study locations
• Budget range and study preferences

Documents

You may upload documents including:

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• CV/Resume
• Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letters
• Language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, MOI)
• Other application-related documents

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the app, we automatically collect:

• Device information (model, OS version, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interaction patterns)
• Crash reports and performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our matching and recommendation services
• Calculate match scores between your profile and university programs
• Power AI features including document review, improvement suggestions, and content generation
• Send notifications about deadlines, application updates, and promotional content
• Process payments and manage premium subscriptions
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the app experience
• Communicate with you about your account and our services

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Supabase — for user accounts, profiles, and application data
• Firebase — for authentication, push notifications, and analytics
• Local storage (Hive) — for offline caching of preferences and settings

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest to protect your personal information.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Paymob — payment processing for premium subscriptions
• Google — authentication (Google Sign-In) and Firebase services
• Gemini API — AI-powered document review and content generation
• WebView — for displaying external content such as payment gateways

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Export your data in a portable format
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Children's Privacy

UniPath is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@unipath.app
• In-app: Settings > Contact Support

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.