Privacy Policy for LU Campus Safety App

Effective Date: 08/05/2025
Last Updated: 08/05/2025

LU Campus Safety Office and Minjun Lee operates the LU Campus Safety mobile application to help protect and serve members of the Lawrence University community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use the App:

• Personal Information: Name, University email address (@lawrence.edu), phone number, student ID
• Location Information: Precise location (only when using location-based features)
• Device Information: Device ID (for push notifications)
• Account Identifiers: User ID assigned upon account creation

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

• Verify identity during login and sign-up
• Respond to ride and safety requests
• Enable real-time location-based coordination
• Notify users of request status updates

We do not use your data for advertising or share it with third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties. Data is only visible to verified officers and admins for fulfilling safety services.

4. Data Security

We protect your data using:

• Encrypted HTTPS connections
• Secure password hashing (e.g., SHA-256 or bcrypt)
• JWT token-based authentication

5. User Rights

You may:

• View or update your personal information
• Delete your account by contacting us
• Deny consent for location sharing

6. Contact Us

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or via email.