UniNext
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how UniNext collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use the UniNext mobile application. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Information (optional)
If you choose to create an account to enable cloud sync, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (stored securely by Firebase Authentication — we never store your password in plain text)
Academic Planning Data
When you use the App, you may enter:
- Degree profile: degree name, institution name, total credits required, minimum GPA target
- Courses: course code, title, credit hours, grade, completion status, term assignment, and requirement category
- Terms/Semesters: term name, year, semester type, and credit target
- Requirement categories: category name, required credits, and description
All of this data is self-reported by you. We do not connect to or retrieve data from any university, registrar, or academic institution.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
At this time, we do not collect:
- Usage analytics or behavioral data
- Crash reports or diagnostic logs sent to third parties
- Device identifiers for advertising
- Location data
- Contacts or other device content
We may collect basic technical information necessary to operate the service (e.g., Firebase infrastructure telemetry), but this is not used to identify or track individual users.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to:
- Authenticate your account and allow you to sign in
- Store and sync your academic planning data across devices when you are signed in
- Restore your data when you reinstall the App or sign in on a new device
- Provide core App features such as GPA calculation and progress tracking
We do not use your information to:
- Serve advertisements
- Build behavioral profiles
- Sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
- Train machine learning models
3. How Your Data Is Stored
3.1 Local Storage (All Users)
All data you enter is saved locally on your device using AsyncStorage, a React Native local storage solution. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to any server unless you sign in to an account. You can clear all local data at any time from the Settings screen.
3.2 Cloud Storage (Signed-In Users Only)
If you create an account and sign in, your data is synchronized to Google Firebase Firestore — a cloud-hosted database service provided by Google LLC. Your data is stored under your unique user ID and is protected by Firebase security rules which restrict access to only your authenticated account.
Your Firebase-stored data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Firebase's terms.
3.3 Offline-First Architecture
The App is designed to work offline. Data is always saved to your device first. Cloud sync occurs in the background when you are signed in and have an internet connection. If cloud sync fails, your local data remains intact.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service ProvidersWe use Google Firebase to provide authentication and cloud storage services. Firebase processes data on our behalf according to Google's data processing terms.
- Legal RequirementsWe may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Protection of RightsWe may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or the public.
5. Data Retention
Your data is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App's services.
- Local data remains on your device until you clear it from Settings or uninstall the App.
- Cloud data associated with your account is retained until you delete your account.
When you delete your account from the Settings screen, your cloud data stored in Firebase Firestore is permanently deleted. We do not retain backups of individual user accounts after deletion.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You can view all the data you have entered directly within the App.
You can edit or update any data you have entered at any time within the App.
You can clear all locally stored data from the Settings screen at any time, and delete your account and all associated cloud data from Settings.
At this time, the App does not offer a data export feature. All data you have entered is accessible and viewable within the App.
You may use the App in local-only mode without creating an account. In this case, no data is transmitted to any cloud service.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete the account and associated data promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email address below.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Passwords are never stored in plain text; Firebase Authentication handles credential security
- Cloud data in Firebase Firestore is protected by security rules that enforce per-user access control
- Data in transit between the App and Firebase is encrypted using TLS/HTTPS
- Local device storage is protected by the underlying iOS security and sandbox model
No method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Services
The App integrates with the following third-party services:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication | Google LLC | User account authentication | policies.google.com |
| Cloud Firestore | Google LLC | Cloud data storage and sync | policies.google.com |
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
11. European Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing of, and port your personal data. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (by accepting these terms) and the performance of a contract (providing the App's services to you). To exercise your rights, contact us at the email address below.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. For material changes, we will provide notice within the App or via the email address associated with your account. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
uninextsupport@gmail.com