Cora Student Project

Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 30, 2026

This policy explains what information Cora collects, how it is used, and your choices. It applies to the Cora website, features, and related services for this student-led project.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Account information: email address, username, encrypted authentication data, and optional profile photo.
  • User content: reports, comments, votes, and other information you submit in the app.
  • Location-related data: location details you provide when creating reports (for example, address or map pin).
  • Device and technical data: browser type, IP address, app usage logs, and basic diagnostics used for security and reliability.
  • Notification data: push notification subscription tokens and phone verification status.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the platform.
  • Authenticate users and secure accounts.
  • Display community reports, comments, and related content.
  • Send transactional messages such as verification and security notifications.
  • Improve product quality, performance, and abuse prevention.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce platform rules.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers that help us operate the app (for example hosting, storage, authentication, messaging, analytics).
  • Other users when you post content intended for community visibility.
  • Authorities or legal recipients where required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and platform integrity.

4. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary by data type and legal requirement.

5. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete certain personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Request a copy of your data.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To make a request, contact us at corafyi@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Third-Party Services

The platform may use third-party services and links. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the effective date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at corafyi@gmail.com.