Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Button ("we", "us", or "our") is a real-time interaction platform exclusively for students at the University of Exeter. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our mobile application and website.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of data:

• Identity & Account Data: Name, University of Exeter email address (@exeter.ac.uk), and age.
• Verification & Safety Data: Live selfies captured for real-time verification and safety check-ins.
• Location Data: If permission is granted, we collect your approximate location to facilitate matches on or near the Exeter campus. You can revoke this permission at any time via iOS Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
• Communications Data: Encrypted chat messages and match history.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To verify your status as a student at the University of Exeter.
• To provide and manage your real-time matches and interactions.
• To ensure user safety through automated check-ins and emergency contact notifications.
• To maintain a safe community through reporting and moderation tools.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Data is only shared as necessary to provide our service (e.g., encrypted server hosting) or if required by law.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. All data is transmitted via secure SSL/TLS (HTTPS) connections. Access to sensitive verification data (selfies) is strictly limited to automated verification systems and authorized moderation personnel.

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

As a student in the UK, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure (Account Deletion): You can request that we delete your account and all associated data. This can be done directly within the app's Settings menu.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate data.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are strictly intended for individuals aged 18 and over who are verified students. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]