Privacy Policy for PLUS Summer Schools App
Effective date: 13th May 2024
This privacy policy outlines how the PLUS Summer Schools app collects, uses, stores, and protects user data, ensuring transparency and adherence to data protection regulations.
App Name
PLUS Summer Schools
App Purpose
The app provides summer school students and group leaders with key information regarding their stay, including campus maps, check-in/out details, emergency procedures, local healthcare, housekeeping, Wi-Fi access, meal times, personalised group activity programmes, walking tour videos, contact details, handbooks, policies, and other relevant information.
Personal Data Collected
The app only collects the user's full name and date of birth. No other personal data is required.
Data Collection Method
Users manually enter their full name and date of birth upon login. No automated data collection methods or third-party data sources are used.
Data Usage
The collected data is used solely to personalise the user experience within the app, ensuring relevant and tailored content.
Data Sharing
The app does not share user data with third parties. All collected data is used exclusively for personalisation within the app.
Data Storage and Security
User data is stored in encrypted databases to ensure security.
Security Measures
- Access controls with multi-factor authentication.
- Regular security audits and updates.
- Data anonymisation and encryption.
- Compliance with GDPR and relevant regulations.
- Disaster recovery and backup protocols.
- Secure coding practices to mitigate security risks.
- Employee training on security best practices.
User Rights
Users have the right to access, rectify, or delete their data. Login credentials expire two weeks after the user’s summer school booking end date, after which data is automatically deleted.
Users can exercise their rights by contacting their group leader or emailing plus@plus-ed.com.
Third-Party Services
The app does not use third-party services such as analytics, payment processors, or advertising networks.
Cookies and Tracking
The app does not use cookies or tracking technologies.
Children’s Privacy
The app is accessible to users of all ages, including children. For users under 16, parental consent is required before data collection. The app does not include advertisements or messaging features to ensure a safe environment.
Policy Updates
Users will be notified of policy updates upon login. The latest version of the privacy policy will always be available on our website.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, users can contact us via email at plus@plus-ed.com.