Effective Date: 07/25/2025

Schooling Social values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our application and services.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you register and verify your account, we collect personal details such as your full name, residential address, origin address, email, phone address, academic information, etc.
• Camera Access: We require access to your device’s camera to capture your image during the identity verification process. This step ensures that the account belongs to you and prevents fraudulent activities.
• Geolocation Info: Your device location will be required at the completion of your verification to further solidify your personal details provided during verification.
• Other Information: We may collect non-identifiable data such as usage patterns and device information to improve our services.

2. Why We Collect Your Personal Details

As stated above, we collect your personal details to prevent identity forgery, ensuring that communication between users are authentic and the prevention of abuse of our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Identity Verification: Captured images are used solely for verifying your identity to provide secure and authentic user experiences.
• Service Improvement: We analyze data to enhance platform features, security, and user satisfaction.
• Compliance & Safety: We may use your data to comply with legal requirements and to protect the integrity of our platform.

3. Data Storage & Security

We implement strong security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Captured images are encrypted and stored securely and are not shared with any third-party advertisers.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or to prevent fraud.

5. Your Choices

You may choose not to grant camera permission; however, this will disable identity verification, and you may not be able to access certain features of the app.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy within the app.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

support@schoolingsocial.com