Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: July 1, 2025

At UthDesk, we care deeply about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up and use UthDesk, we may collect the following information:

a. Personal Information

• Full Name

• Email Address (preferably university email)

• University Name & Degree Program

• Profile Picture (optional)

• Bio, interests, and skill tags (optional)

b. Usage Data

• Your posts, comments, shared files, and group activity

• IP address, browser/device type, and log data

• Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns

c. Uploaded Content

• Notes, assignments, files, links, discussions
  (You retain ownership of your content.)

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your account

• Show relevant content and groups

• Improve user experience and platform performance

• Ensure safety through moderation tools

• Send platform-related updates, alerts, or announcements

We NEVER sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Protect Your Data

We take your privacy seriously. We use:

• Encrypted servers

• Secure logins and password hashing

• Role-based access control for admin and moderators

• Regular security audits

However, please note that no system is 100% secure. Use UthDesk wisely and never share sensitive personal data publicly.

4. Who Can See Your Data

• Your Profile: Visible to other UthDesk users (except your email, unless you choose to share it)

• Your Posts: Visible within groups you post in

• Private Messages (if feature is active): Only visible to sender and receiver

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted tools like:

• Firebase (for notifications or authentication)

• Analytics tools (to improve user experience)

• File storage (e.g., AWS or Google Cloud)

These services are required to operate UthDesk efficiently and securely.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as your account is active

• Or until you delete your account

You may request account deletion at any time. Some data (e.g., anonymous analytics) may be retained for internal use.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access or update your personal info

• Request deletion of your account and content

• Control notification preferences

• Report privacy-related concerns

To make a request, email us at privacy@uthdesk.com.

8. Children's Privacy

UthDesk is intended for students 16 years and older. If we learn that a child under 16 has created an account, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when needed. If major changes are made, you’ll be notified via email or a platform notification.

10. Contact Us

For questions, suggestions, or concerns about privacy:
- privacy@uthdesk.com
- Lahore, Pakistan