🔒 Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Illini2Illini
Effective Date: May 2026
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how Illini2Illini collects, uses, and protects your information.
By using the Platform, you consent to this Policy.
2. Information Collected
2.1 Information You Provide
- First and last name
- Email address (
@illinois.edu) - Username
- Profile picture
- Listing content and associated data
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data (e.g., page interactions, feature usage)
- Device and browser metadata
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
3. Purpose of Data Use
We use your data to:
- Operate and maintain the Platform
- Display listings and user profiles
- Enable user-to-user contact
- Enforce Terms and prevent abuse
- Improve functionality and performance
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share data:
4.1 With Other Users
- Profile and listing information
- Contact email only after explicit user action
4.2 With Service Providers
Third-party services (e.g., hosting, database, authentication) process data solely to operate the Platform.
4.3 Legal Compliance
We may disclose data if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
5. Data Visibility
Public Users:
- Limited listing data
- Username only
Verified Users:
- Full listing details
- Name and profile picture
- Contact email (only after reveal action)
6. Data Retention
We retain data:
- As long as necessary to operate the Platform
- As required for legal, security, or operational purposes
We may retain certain data after account deletion where necessary.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures.
However:
- No system is completely secure
- You assume risk when transmitting data online
8. User Control
You may:
- Edit your profile and listings
- Request account deletion via email
We are not obligated to delete data immediately where retention is necessary.
9. Third-Party Services
The Platform relies on third-party providers.
We are not responsible for their practices.
10. No Guarantee of Anonymity
Information you share may be visible to other users.
You are responsible for what you choose to disclose.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for users under 18.
12. Changes to Policy
We may update this Policy at any time.
Continued use constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact
14. University Disclaimer
Illini2Illini is an independent platform.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.