Introduction

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use the MyAlumni UniMAP mobile application ("App").

This policy is compliant with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register and use the App, we collect:

• Full name
• IC Number or Passport Number
• Matric number
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Profile picture (optional)

1.2 Academic Information

• Faculty
• Program/Course of study
• Graduation year
• Academic achievements

1.3 Location Information

• Current city
• State/Province
• Country
• Address (optional)

1.4 Professional Information

• Current occupation
• Employer name
• Industry
• Career history (optional)

1.5 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• App usage statistics
• Device information
• Login timestamps
• Feature interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for:

• Verifying your alumni/student status
• Creating and managing your account
• Displaying your profile in the alumni directory
• Showing alumni distribution on the interactive map
• Sending notifications about events and announcements
• Facilitating networking among alumni
• Improving App functionality and user experience
• Conducting surveys and research (with consent)
• Compliance with university policies and regulations

3. Information Sharing

3.1 With Other Alumni

Your profile information (name, faculty, graduation year, location, and profile picture) may be visible to other verified alumni through the directory and map features.

3.2 With Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• University departments for official purposes
• Service providers who assist in operating the App
• Legal authorities when required by law

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Secure data transmission using encryption (HTTPS)
• Secure server storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Password hashing and secure authentication

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by law or university policies

Upon account deletion request, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights Under PDPA

Under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data held by us
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request deletion of your data
• Limit or object to data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Profile Visibility Settings

You have control over your profile visibility:

• Choose which information is publicly visible
• Hide your profile from the directory
• Opt out of location display on the map
• Control notification preferences

Access these settings through the App's profile settings menu.

8. Analytics and Tracking

The App may use analytics tools to:

• Understand how users interact with the App
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Improve features and performance

This data is collected anonymously and does not personally identify you.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for UniMAP alumni and students who are typically above 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

10. International Data Transfer

Your information may be stored and processed on servers located outside Malaysia. By using the App, you consent to such transfer, provided that adequate protection measures are in place.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or via email. Please review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact: