Privacy Policy
LinkPeer – Academic Networking Platform
Effective Date: July 10, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to LinkPeer ("App", "Service", "we", "our", or "us"), an academic networking platform developed by Swynx. LinkPeer connects students, alumni, faculty members, and educational communities, enabling users to share knowledge, build professional networks, and collaborate within academic ecosystems.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information when you use our mobile application and related services.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Google account information provided through Google Sign-In
Profile Information
- Department
- Academic details
- Institution information
- User biography and profile details
User Content
- Posts and shared content
- Comments
- Likes and reactions
- Saved posts
- Uploaded images
Faculty Verification Data
- Faculty verification photographs
- Verification-related information voluntarily submitted by faculty members
Usage & Diagnostic Information
- App performance metrics
- Crash reports
- Anonymous usage statistics
- Device and service diagnostics
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Authenticate users through Google Sign-In.
- Provide academic networking features.
- Display user profiles and content.
- Enable posts, comments, likes, and interactions.
- Review and verify faculty accounts.
- Improve app functionality and performance.
- Detect abuse, fraud, and security threats.
- Provide customer support.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Data Storage and Retention
User information is stored using Supabase services, including Supabase Database and Supabase Storage.
- User profile information is retained while the account remains active.
- Posts, comments, and interactions remain available until deleted by the user or administrator.
- Faculty verification records may be retained for verification and security purposes.
- Backup copies may be retained for a limited period where required for operational, legal, or security reasons.
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared only under the following circumstances:
- With service providers necessary to operate the platform.
- With authentication providers such as Google.
- With cloud infrastructure providers supporting our services.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
- To protect the safety, rights, and security of users and the platform.
6. Advertising
LinkPeer may display advertisements through Google AdMob.
AdMob may collect certain device identifiers, advertising identifiers, and usage information in accordance with Google's privacy policies. Advertising partners may use collected information to provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements where permitted by law.
7. Analytics and Performance Monitoring
We may collect anonymous analytics and diagnostic information to:
- Monitor application performance.
- Identify crashes and technical issues.
- Improve user experience.
- Measure service reliability.
Analytics data is processed in aggregate form whenever possible and is not intended to personally identify users.
8. Faculty Verification Process
Faculty members may voluntarily upload verification photographs and supporting information to obtain verified status.
Submitted verification materials are reviewed by authorized administrators solely for verification purposes. These records are stored securely and access is restricted to authorized personnel.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect user information.
- Secure HTTPS communication.
- Authentication through Firebase Authentication.
- Access controls and authorization mechanisms.
- Secure cloud infrastructure.
- Monitoring and security practices designed to prevent unauthorized access.
While we strive to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
10. User Rights and Choices
Users may have the right to:
- Access their profile information.
- Update profile information.
- Modify uploaded content.
- Request support regarding privacy concerns.
- Request account deletion when the feature becomes available.
Privacy-related requests can be submitted using the contact information provided below.
11. Children's Privacy
LinkPeer is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.
12. Third-Party Services
LinkPeer relies on third-party services that may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.
- Google Sign-In
- Firebase Authentication
- Supabase
- Google Play Services
- Google AdMob
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these providers.
13. International Data Processing
Depending on infrastructure and service providers, user information may be processed or stored in locations outside the user's country of residence. Appropriate safeguards are implemented where required.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, technical, or regulatory changes.
Updated versions will be published within the application or on our website with a revised effective date.
15. Contact Information
Developer: Swynx
Application: LinkPeer
Email: admin@swynx.dev
Website: https://swynx.dev
For privacy-related concerns, requests, or questions, please contact us using the information above.