Effective Date: 10/17/25
Last Updated: 10/17/25

Introduction

NupeNetwork (“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 use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and Contact Information: Your full name, email address, phone number
  • Professional Information: Occupation, current employer, current city
  • Fraternity Information: Chapter of initiation, initiation year, current chapter, life member status
  • Profile Information: Profile pictures, membership cards, card background images
  • Social Media: Social media handles and profiles you choose to share

Location Information

  • GPS Location: We collect your location data to enable the discovery feature that helps you find nearby fraternity brothers
  • Location Permissions: We request both “when in use” and “always” location permissions to provide location-based networking features

Usage Information

  • App Activity: How you use the app, features accessed, connections made
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
  • Network Information: IP address, network provider

Authentication Information

  • Account Credentials: Email and password for account access
  • Firebase Authentication: Secure authentication through Firebase services

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

  • Member Directory: Display your profile to other verified members
  • Networking Features: Enable connections between fraternity brothers
  • QR Code Sharing: Generate QR codes for easy contact sharing
  • Location-Based Discovery: Help you find nearby brothers at events and gatherings

Communication

  • Connection Requests: Send and receive connection requests
  • Notifications: Push notifications for new connections, messages, and app updates
  • Invitations: Send and receive invitations to join the network

Service Improvement

  • Analytics: Understand how the app is used to improve features
  • Bug Fixing: Identify and resolve technical issues
  • Feature Development: Develop new features based on usage patterns

Information Sharing

With Other Members

  • Profile Information: Your name, chapter, occupation, and contact information are visible to other verified members
  • Location Data: Your approximate location is shared with nearby members for discovery purposes
  • Social Media: Social media handles you choose to share are visible to connections

With Third Parties

  • Firebase Services: We use Firebase for authentication, data storage, and push notifications
  • Apple/Google: App store analytics and crash reporting
  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app

We Do NOT Share

  • Personal Contact Information: Without your explicit consent
  • Location Data: With non-members or external parties
  • Private Messages: Any private communications between members

Data Security

Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Secure Authentication: Firebase provides enterprise-grade security
  • Access Controls: Only verified fraternity members can access the network
  • Regular Updates: We regularly update security measures and app versions

Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Location Data: Automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Connection History: Retained for networking features
  • Deletion: You can request account deletion at any time

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

  • Profile Management: Update your profile information at any time
  • Privacy Settings: Control who can see your information
  • Location Sharing: Turn off location sharing in device settings
  • Notifications: Manage notification preferences in app settings

Data Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Export your connection data

Opt-Out Options

  • Location Services: Disable in device settings
  • Push Notifications: Disable in app settings
  • Discovery Feature: Turn off location-based discovery
  • Contact Sharing: Control what information is shared

Children’s Privacy

NupeNetwork is intended for fraternity members who are typically 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google)

  • Purpose: Authentication, data storage, push notifications
  • Data Shared: Account information, app usage data
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Apple/Google App Stores

International Users

If you are using our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
  • Sending you an email notification
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@nupenetwork.com

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • State Privacy Laws

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 10/17/25 and was last updated on 10/17/25.