Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 30th, 2025
AcrossCampus, LLC ("AcrossCampus", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform, www.acrosscampusnetwork.com, use our mobile apps, or interact with our services (collectively, the “Platform”).By using AcrossCampus, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name, email address, and school affiliation
- Resume content (education, experience, projects)
- Job applications, project postings, and mentor interactions
- Account preferences and profile details.

b. Automatically Collected Data
We automatically collect:
- IP address, device type, browser type
- Location (approximate, based on IP)
- Usage data (pages visited, time on page, click activity)
- Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

c. Third-Party Integrations
If we partner/link with third-parties, we may collect profile or portfolio data in accordance with those platforms' permissions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:
- Provide and improve platform functionality
- Match students to internships, startups, and mentors
- Enable resume building, job applications, and project collaboration
- Respond to user inquiries and support requests
- Send updates, alerts, and promotional communications (opt-out available)
- Generate anonymized, aggregated insights for universities and partners

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your data with:
- Companies you apply to or engage with on the platform
- Startup founders or student teams when you join or express interest
- Mentors when you engage in public Q&A forums
- Vendors for services like analytics, cloud hosting, or resume tools (e.g., Firebase, HubSpot, Webflow)

We never sell your personal data to advertisers or brokers.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

AcrossCampus uses cookies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Track usage patterns for analytics
- Improve website speed and security
- You can control cookie settings via your browser or opt-out tools.

5. Student Data and FERPA Compliance

If your university partners with AcrossCampus, some personal and academic data may be governed by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). We treat student records with the same confidentiality as required by law. We only share education-related records:
- With your consent
- As required by law
- As authorized by educational institutions with proper agreements in place

6. Your Rights and Choices

You can:
- Access and update your profile
- Delete your account at any time
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Manage cookies and trackers via browser settings

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data at rest and in transit
- Access controls and monitoring
- Secure cloud storage (e.g., Firebase, Google Cloud)
- However, no system is 100% secure.

Use the platform at your own risk.

8. Children's Policy

AcrossCampus is designed for students aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted immediately.

9. International Users

If you access AcrossCampus from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the platform, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new version on our website
- Sending an email or platform alert

Check the “Effective Date” at the top to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding your personal data, please contact:
AcrossCampus LLC

Attn: Privacy Team
📧 Email: [info@acrosscampusnetwork.com]