At Unimate, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. By using Unimate, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Full name, age, gender
- University name, faculty, academic level
- Institutional email address
- Profile photo and bio (if provided)
- Social links (e.g., LinkedIn – optional)
b. Usage Information
- IP address and device information
- Login timestamps and activity logs
- Interactions with other users (posts, comments, chats)
- Club and community participation data
c. Optional Information
- Interests, hobbies, languages
- Employment and academic history
- Preferences for content and communication
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Unimate platform
- Personalize user experience and suggest relevant communities
- Improve the platform’s design and functionality
- Enable communication between users
- Monitor platform safety and enforce community rules
- Respond to user support requests
- Deliver updates and announcements via email and in-app notifications
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent when you register or voluntarily provide information
- Performance of a contract (Terms of Use)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., platform improvement, fraud detection)
- Legal obligations under Georgian law
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your data. We may share information with:
- Internal team members for platform maintenance and moderation
- University administration if explicitly permitted by you
- Third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Government or legal authorities if required by law
5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognize you when you log in
- Track usage patterns
- Store preferences for improved functionality You can control cookie settings through your browser.
6. Data Security
We employ:
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Regular vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and data minimization principles
However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive data in public posts.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. You may request account deletion at any time.
8. Your Rights
Under Georgian data protection laws, you may:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
9. Children’s Privacy
Unimate is intended for individuals aged 17 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 17. If such data is discovered, it will be promptly deleted.
10. International Data Transfers
Unimate primarily operates in Georgia. If your data is transferred internationally (e.g., through cloud services), we ensure it is protected by equivalent safeguards.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, reach us at:
[email protected]