We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information:

• Full name and profile photo
• Email address and phone number
• Year of graduation from St. Mary's College Kisubi
• Professional information for networking purposes
• Payment information for subscription services

Usage Information:

• App usage patterns and preferences
• Push notification preferences

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: Creating and maintaining your user account
• Verification: Confirming your alumni status and enabling member verification
• Networking: Connecting you with other verified Old Boys
• Content Delivery: Sharing job opportunities and event notifications
• Communication: Sending important updates and notifications
• Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
• Improvement: Enhancing our services based on usage analytics

We respect your privacy and limit information sharing to:

Within the SMACKOBA Community:

• Profile information visible to other verified members (based on your privacy settings)
• Professional information for networking purposes
• Contact details only if you choose to make them visible

Third-Party Services:

• Cloud services for secure data storage
• Analytics services for app improvement (anonymized data only)

You have full control over your privacy settings:

• Profile Visibility: Choose what information is visible to other members
• Contact Information: Control whether your email and phone are visible
• Notifications: Manage your push notification preferences
• Data Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Communication Preferences: Opt out of non-essential communications

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols
• Regular Audits: Ongoing security assessments and updates
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud security practices
• Data Backups: Regular, secure backups to prevent data loss
• Incident Response: Procedures for addressing any security incidents

We retain your information as follows:

• Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data may be retained for up to 2 years after last login
• Deleted Accounts: Most data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance
• Anonymous Data: Aggregated, non-personal analytics may be retained indefinitely

SMACKOBA is designed for alumni of St. Mary's College Kisubi who are typically 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

As SMACKOBA serves Old Boys globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure all international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and use appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Email notifications to registered users
• Updates to this webpage
• Push notifications for major changes

Continued use of our services after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.