Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2022-06-28 · Last Updated: 2025-01-01

This Privacy Policy describes how UniversitiesPage ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares your information when you use our website at https://universitiespage.com (the "Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Google User Data

Data We Access

When you choose to sign in with Google, our application requests access to the following Google account data:

• Email address – to identify your account and communicate with you.
• Basic profile information (name and profile picture) – to personalise your experience on our platform.

We do not request access to your Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, or any other Google service beyond the basic profile and email scopes listed above.

How We Use Google User Data

The Google user data we access is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To create and authenticate your account on UniversitiesPage.
• To display your name and profile picture within the Service.
• To send you service-related communications such as account notifications.

We do not sell, rent, or share your Google user data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. We do not use Google user data to serve you targeted advertisements.

Data Storage & Retention

Google user data is stored securely on our servers. We retain your data only for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it by law.

Compliance with Google API Services User Data Policy

Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Information We Collect

In addition to Google user data, we may collect the following information:

• Usage data – pages visited, time spent, browser type, and IP address, collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• User-provided data – any information you voluntarily submit through forms or account settings.

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service for the following reasons:

• To provide the Service on our behalf;
• To perform Service-related services; or
• To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Security

We value your trust in providing us with your Personal Information and strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links To Other Sites

This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

This Service does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18 years of age. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete it from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take the necessary action.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you at any time. You may also revoke your Google account permissions at any time via your Google Account settings. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
This policy is effective as of 2022-06-28 and was last updated on 2025-01-01.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at info@universitiespage.com.