Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SlammedU, an online platform operated by SlammedU LLC. Our platform is designed to help incoming freshmen find roommates and make connections before arriving on campus. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us.

2. Consent

By submitting your information to SlammedU, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our services.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information to facilitate your use of our platform and enhance your experience. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and Instagram username
• Profile Information: Up to 10 photos of yourself, a brief biography, and your graduation year
• Contact Information: Additional social media handles (optional), hometown, and other contact details you choose to share
• Location Information: Country, state, and city information
• Preference Data: Living habits, study preferences, interests, and roommate compatibility information
• Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through Stripe and Venmo (we do not store your full payment information)
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including form submissions and page views

4. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used for the following purposes:

• Platform services: To post your submitted content on our Instagram accounts and connect you with other incoming college students at your university
• Roommate matching: To use our AI-powered system to match you with compatible roommates based on your preferences and responses
• Communication: To send you confirmation emails, match notifications, and important updates about your submissions
• Payment processing: To process payments for our services through secure third-party payment processors
• Platform improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Customer support: To provide assistance and respond to your inquiries

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following instances:

• Public posting: Your submitted photos, bio, and contact information will be publicly posted on our Instagram accounts, accessible to other users and the general public
• Roommate matching: Your profile information and preferences will be shared with potential roommate matches through our matching system
• Service providers: With third-party vendors and service providers who need access to your information to perform services on our behalf (including payment processors, cloud storage providers, and email services)
• Legal requirements: If we believe that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company
• Safety and security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of SlammedU, our users, or others

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at slammeduniversity@gmail.com. Some information may be retained for legal or business purposes even after account deletion.

7. Third-Party Platforms

The Service operates on Instagram, which is owned by Meta. Your use of Instagram is subject to Meta's privacy policies and terms. We're not responsible for Instagram's data practices.

8. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we have about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We'll notify you of significant changes (e.g., via email or Instagram post). Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.