Welcome to MConnect ("we", "our", or "us"), an academic resource sharing, student housing connection, and campus collaboration application developed for the university student community. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal information is protected in compliance with Google Play Developer Policies and applicable data protection regulations (including the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and GDPR standards).
This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, why we collect it, how sensitive device permissions are utilized, our strict data sharing policies, and the simple mechanisms provided to manage or permanently delete your account and personal data.
We collect only the minimum personal and usage data necessary to deliver core platform functionality:
In accordance with Google Play's Sensitive Permissions Policy, the table below provides complete transparency regarding why each sensitive Android permission is requested and how the corresponding hardware or data is handled:
| Permission | Feature / Hardware | Purpose & Data Handling |
|---|---|---|
CAMERA |
Video Calling & Photo Capture | Used for real-time video calls with verified landlords and study groups, capturing user profile pictures, and taking photos of revision documents or rental listings. Video streams are transmitted live via WebRTC and are NEVER recorded, monitored, or stored on our servers. |
RECORD_AUDIOMODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGSBLUETOOTH |
Microphone & Call Audio Routing | Used for real-time voice calls and audio notes between users, as well as routing audio dynamically to speakerphones, earpieces, or connected Bluetooth headsets. Voice call audio is streamed in real-time and is NEVER recorded, listened to, or stored. |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Push Notifications | Used to deliver instant push notifications for incoming voice/video calls, new direct messages from landlords or classmates, and critical academic updates. Can be disabled at any time in system settings. |
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW |
Incoming Call Overlay | Allows displaying a prominent incoming call alert banner on the screen when a call is received while using other applications or when the screen is active. |
INTERNETACCESS_NETWORK_STATE |
Network Connectivity | Enables secure API communication over HTTPS/TLS, real-time messaging, and downloading approved academic papers. |
WAKE_LOCKVIBRATE |
Call & Alert Management | Prevents the device screen and audio subsystem from going to sleep during active voice or video calls, and triggers haptic vibrations for notifications and incoming call ringing. |
Note on Device Storage: MConnect does NOT request broad READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE or WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions. All document and photo selections are conducted safely through the native Android system photo picker and document picker, ensuring we only access files you explicitly select.
We process your information strictly for legitimate operational purposes:
To deliver real-time features and secure infrastructure, MConnect integrates reputable third-party service providers. Each provider processes only the data strictly necessary for their service:
We do not allow any third-party SDK partner to access or utilize student data for cross-service profiling, advertising, or marketing.
MConnect does NOT sell, rent, monetize, or trade your personal information with data brokers, advertisers, or third-party marketing companies. We do not participate in cross-app behavioral tracking or serve personalized targeted advertisements.
We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical security measures to protect user data:
In strict compliance with Google Play's Account Deletion Policy, users have the complete right to permanently delete their account and associated personal data at any time. We provide two easy methods:
If you have uninstalled the app or cannot log in, send an email to amanikbt1@gmail.com with the subject line "Account Deletion Request" from your registered email address. Requests are validated and permanently executed within 5 business days.
Academic revision documents (past papers and CAT notes) that were uploaded for public student study access remain available to the campus community to maintain academic continuity; however, all personal author identifiers are permanently detached and anonymized so that the content is completely disassociated from your identity.
MConnect is designed and intended strictly for higher education university and college students (typically aged 18 and older, and no younger than 13). We do not knowingly collect, request, or maintain personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal data from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take prompt steps to immediately purge such information from our records.
Depending on your location, you hold the following statutory privacy rights:
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect app enhancements, operational modifications, or updated Google Play developer policies. We will notify users of any substantial revisions through an in-app notice or by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Continued use of MConnect signifies acceptance of the updated terms.
For any inquiries, feedback, privacy concerns, or data rights requests, please contact our designated Data Protection Administrator:
MConnect Platform Administration · Moi University Campus