Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Account Information: Your @wisc.edu email address and display name
• Messages: Content you post in course chatrooms, including text and images
• Usage Data: Information about which courses you join and when you use the service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the MadChats service
• Verify your eligibility (@wisc.edu email requirement)
• Display your messages and profile to other users
• Improve and optimize the service
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing

Your display name and messages are visible to other MadChats users in the same course chatrooms. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share information:

• With service providers who help operate the platform (e.g., hosting, database)
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights and safety of users

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information and messages for as long as your account is active. Chat history is preserved to provide value to future students in the same courses.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Update your display name at any time
• Request deletion of your account

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

MadChats is intended for university students and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the service.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the app.