Privacy Policy

Campus Linc - Global Student Network | Your privacy is protected worldwide

📅 Sept 10, 2026 🌍 GDPR + POPIA + CCPA

📌 Quick Summary For You

Campus Linc (campuslinc.co.za) is a Global Social Network for Students. We do NOT sell your data. We collect only what is needed to connect you with students worldwide. You have full control to access, delete, or correct your data anytime via info@campuslinc.co.za. We are compliant with GDPR (Europe), POPIA (South Africa), and CCPA (California).

1. Introduction and Overview

Welcome to Campus Linc. Campus Linc operates https://campuslinc.co.za as a global social network for students. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our global student community. This policy complies with GDPR (EEA & UK), POPIA (South Africa), and CCPA/CPRA (California).

By using Campus Linc, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Platform.

2. Data Controller

Data Controller: Campus Linc
Website: https://campuslinc.co.za
Email: info@campuslinc.co.za
Location: Mbombela, South Africa - Operating Globally

3. Information We Collect

What You Give Us Directly

Account & Profile: Name, username, email, password, country, university, field of study, profile picture, bio.
Content You Create: Posts, comments, messages, photos, videos, study materials.
Communications: Support tickets, emails, feedback.

Collected Automatically

Device & Usage: IP address, browser, pages viewed, time spent.
Cookies: For login, preferences, analytics (Google Analytics), and ads (Google AdSense).

4. How We Use Your Data

To provide our global student social network.
To personalize content and recommend scholarships.
To communicate account alerts and support.
To ensure safety and prevent fraud, spam, abuse.
To improve our Platform and comply with law.

5. How We Share Information

⚠️ We DO NOT sell your personal information to anyone.

With Other Users: Your public profile and posts are visible as a social network.
With Service Providers: Hosting, email, analytics - bound by contracts.
For Legal Reasons: If required by law or to protect safety.

6. Your Rights & Data Retention

Retention: Account data while active + 12 months after deletion. Content until you delete it. Logs up to 24 months.

Your Rights: Access, Correction, Deletion, Objection, Data Portability, Withdraw Consent, Opt-out. Email us at info@campuslinc.co.za - we reply within 30 days.

7. Security & Contact

Security: We use HTTPS/TLS encryption, firewalls, and secure hosting. If you suspect compromise, contact us immediately.

Children: Not for children under 13. Users 13-18 need parental consent.

Have Questions?

We reply within 24 hours

info@campuslinc.co.za

Campus Linc - Global Student Network | Worldwide