Privacy Policy

Welcome to SOCIO's Privacy Policy. At SOCIO, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

SOCIO is designed specifically for Christ University students to discover, register for, and participate in campus events. We collect only the information necessary to provide you with the best possible experience.

Personal Information

When you register for SOCIO, we collect:

• Your name and university email address
• University registration number
• Campus and department information
• Profile picture (optional)
• Authentication information via Google sign-in

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use SOCIO:

• Events you view, register for, or participate in
• Features you use within the platform
• Device information and IP address
• Time and date of your visits
• Pages you visit and actions you take

We use your information to:

• Create and maintain your SOCIO account
• Verify your university affiliation
• Process event registrations and attendance
• Send notifications about events you've registered for
• Recommend events based on your interests and department
• Improve and optimize the SOCIO platform
• Generate anonymized analytics about event participation
• Ensure compliance with university policies and regulations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties or use it for purposes outside of providing and improving the SOCIO platform.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure authentication through Google's OAuth system
• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
• Access controls limiting who can view your information
• Regular security audits and updates
• Data minimization practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

As a user of SOCIO, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thesocio.blr@gmail.com.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: