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1. Introduction

School21 ("we", "our", or "us") operates the School21 mobile application (the "App") for School 21 students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Account information: Name, nickname, phone number, and profile photo when you create an account.
• Content you post: Text posts, photos, and videos you share in the feed, chats, and tribes.
• Messages: Content of messages you send to other users through personal and group chats.
• Device information: Device type, operating system version, and push notification token for delivering notifications.
• Usage data: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed and time spent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App and its features.
• Send push notifications for messages and community activity.
• Enable communication between users (chats, tribes, feed).
• Improve and personalize your experience in the App.
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality.
• Respond to your support requests and feedback.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

• Other users: Your profile, posts, and public content are visible to other School 21 students within the App.
• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers (e.g., push notification services, cloud storage) who assist in operating the App under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt out of push notifications through your device settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form below or via email.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for School 21 students who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the support form below or by email at the address provided in the contact section.