Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BeyondCampus.co.in (“BeyondCampus”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

By using BeyondCampus, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Name: Your full name or business name provided during registration.
• Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication.
• Contact Number: Optional mobile number shared voluntarily for communication with other users.
• Property Information: Details about properties you list including descriptions, photographs, pricing, amenities, and addresses.
• Profile Information: Academic details (major, graduation year), bio, lifestyle preferences, budget, and gender.
• Location Information: Property coordinates and location details provided for mapping features.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Authentication Data: Login timestamps, session information, and authentication method used.

3. How We Use Your Information & Roommate Privacy Controls

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• User Authentication: To create and manage your account, verify your identity, and maintain session security.
• Roommate Matchmaking & Contact Protection: To connect verified student room seekers while allowing student listers to toggle phone number visibility. When phone visibility is hidden, student profiles are only shared securely when an interest request is sent.
• Customer Support & Content Moderation: To review reported listings, verify flat owner contacts, investigate policy violations, and maintain platform safety.
• Platform Improvements: To analyze usage patterns, improve features, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.
• Safety, Security & Law Enforcement Cooperation: In the event of digital harassment, privacy violations, explicit content posting, or legal subpoenas, BeyondCampus reserves the right to log, preserve, and disclose user identification data, IP addresses, and session timestamps to cybercrime authorities and law enforcement.

4. Your Rights

As a user of BeyondCampus, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can access and review the personal data we hold about you through your profile dashboard.
• Right to Update: You can update or correct your personal information at any time through the edit profile page.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting our support team.
• Right to Information: You can request information about how your data is being used by contacting us.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time, though this may affect your ability to use the platform.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data:

• Supabase Authentication: We use Supabase, a trusted platform, for secure user authentication, session management, and password hashing.
• Secure Database Storage: All user data is stored in a secure PostgreSQL database with row-level security (RLS) policies ensuring users can only access data they are authorized to view.
• Encrypted Connections: All data transmissions between your device and our servers are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols.
• Access Controls: Administrative access is restricted and monitored to prevent unauthorized data access.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

BeyondCampus integrates with the following third-party services:

• Supabase: For authentication, database hosting, and file storage. Governed by Supabase's own privacy policy.
• Mapping Providers: For displaying property locations on maps. Location data shared is limited to property coordinates.
• Hosting Providers: For serving the platform. Standard web server logs may be collected by the hosting provider.
• Google Authentication: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email from Google in accordance with Google's privacy policy.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party. We share data with third-party services only as necessary to provide the platform's functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

8. Cookies and Tracking

BeyondCampus uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not currently use advertising or tracking cookies. If we introduce analytics or advertising cookies in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent as required.

9. Children's Privacy

BeyondCampus is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy and personal data, please contact us: