Overview & Entity Identification
This Privacy Policy governs the access, installation, and usage of the CollegeKaPyar mobile application and official websites, developed and operated by NPSC INNOVATIONS("Company", "We", "Us", "Our").
CollegeKaPyar is a digital social network designed exclusively for verified college students to connect, interact, form study groups, share campus updates, publish posts, participate in group chats, and engage in campus life.
By creating an account or using CollegeKaPyar, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This document serves as our official privacy notice for compliance with Google Play Developer Policies, Apple App Store regulations, and global privacy standards.
Information We Collect
To provide a safe, authentic, and vibrant campus experience, we collect specific categories of user information:
How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information for the following legitimate purposes:
- Account Setup & Authentication: To verify your identity, enable Google Sign-In, and manage your student profile.
- Campus Social Features: To display your posts, facilitate group chats, deliver direct messages, and connect you with peers at your college.
- Payment Facilitation: To confirm subscription status and process optional in-app payments via PhonePe.
- Platform Integrity & Safety: To prevent harassment, detect fake profiles, moderate inappropriate content, and maintain community guidelines.
- Push Notifications & Alerts: To send instant notifications for incoming messages, match alerts, comment replies, and critical account security updates.
Third-Party Services & Sharing
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties or advertising networks.
We share minimal required data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating CollegeKaPyar under strict confidentiality agreements:
Account & Data Deletion Instructions
You have the absolute right to delete your CollegeKaPyar account and wipe all associated personal data at any time.
How to Delete Your Account:
- In-App Deletion: Open CollegeKaPyar → Navigate to Profile → Tap Account Settings → Select Delete Account → Complete brief feedback → Confirm.
- Direct Web Portal: Visit our dedicated deletion portal at https://collegekapyar.com/delete-account.
Ready to wipe your account data?
Deletion is permanent and instantly removes your profile, posts, comments, chats, and sign-in credentials from our servers.
Data Retention & Security Schedule
We implement TLS 1.3 data encryption in transit, AES-256 database encryption at rest, and strict access control policies to prevent unauthorized data breaches.
| Data Category | Active Account | Upon Account Deletion |
|---|---|---|
| Profile & Account Info | Retained while active | Permanently Deleted Immediately |
| Posts, Comments & Media | Retained while active | Permanently Deleted Immediately |
| Direct & Group Chats | Retained while active | Permanently Removed |
| PhonePe Payment Records | Retained for billing history | Transaction logs kept up to 7 yrs for legal tax audit (no card/UPI details stored) |
Your Privacy Rights & Choices
Under applicable privacy laws, you possess the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Edit or correct inaccurate profile info inside the app.
- Right to Erasure: Permanently erase your account data via collegekapyar.com/delete-account.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke app permissions (e.g. notification access, camera/gallery) in your mobile OS settings.
Children's Privacy
CollegeKaPyar is designed specifically for college students and adults. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete such data from our servers.
Contact Us & Privacy Officer
If you have questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact NPSC INNOVATIONS: