Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 16, 2026
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Uplifty AI collects, uses, and shares information when you use our app, website, or services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described here.

Important: Uplifty AI is only for college students. We do not sell your personal information, and all data collection is designed to improve your experience, maintain safety, and comply with legal obligations.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

  • Account information: username, password, email, phone number, date of birth, and college enrollment.
  • Profile information: photo, bio, and optional location.
  • Content you create: posts, messages, comments, and media uploads.
  • Contacts (optional): if you choose to sync your phone or social contacts.
  • Security credentials: authentication tokens for account verification and recovery.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: app activity, features used, interactions, “Uplifts,” and challenge participation.
  • Device data: device model, operating system, browser type, IP address, language, and time zone.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: to remember settings, personalize content, and measure performance.
  • Analytics and diagnostic data: crash logs, error messages, and performance metrics.

C. Information From Other Sources

  • Other users: when tagged or mentioned in content.
  • Social logins: if you sign in via Apple or Google, we receive information allowed by those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Personalize your experience on Uplifty AI.
  • Show relevant connections, challenges, and community content.
  • Detect spam, harassment, abuse, or illegal activity.
  • Maintain account security and recover accounts if compromised.
  • Send account-related notifications, password resets, and transactional emails.
  • Conduct research and analytics to improve our Services.
  • Retain flagged content and warnings to detect patterns and prevent abuse.
  • Comply with legal requirements.

3. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

  • Other users: when you interact publicly (posts, messages, Uplifts).
  • Service providers: for hosting, analytics, moderation, or technical support.
  • Business partners and advertisers: only in anonymized or aggregated form; we do not sell personal information.
  • Legal authorities: if required by law or to prevent harm or illegal activity.

Uplifty AI does not sell your personal information under any circumstances.

4. Your Controls and Choices

You have control over your information:

  • Access or update your account info in your settings.
  • Control visibility of your profile and posts.
  • Manage ads preferences and cookie settings.
  • Delete your account at any time.
  • Request a copy of your data by contacting us at hello@uplifty.ai.

5. Data Retention

  • We retain your data as long as your account is active or needed to provide the Services.
  • Certain information may be retained to meet legal obligations, enforce Terms, or resolve disputes.

6. College Students Only

  • Uplifty AI is intended for college students aged 18 and older, verified with a .edu email.
  • Users under 18 or not enrolled in college may not use the Services.

7. Security

We implement multiple security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Multi-factor authentication and passkeys.
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data.
  • Database-level protections and access controls.
  • Regular monitoring and security testing.

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct or update your data.
  • Delete your account and personal information.
  • Restrict processing of your data.
  • Data portability for certain information.
  • Object to certain processing activities.
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@uplifty.ai. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Personalize your experience and content.
  • Measure performance and engagement.

You can manage or disable cookies in your device or browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the app.

10. Retention Schedule

  • Account information and profile data: retained while your account is active.
  • Content you post: retained until deleted by you, unless shared by others.
  • Flagged content or warnings: retained as needed to detect abuse patterns.
  • Analytics and diagnostic data: retained in anonymized or aggregated form indefinitely for service improvement.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice. Continued use of Uplifty AI after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

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