Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 27, 2025

The Miami (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates the MiamiNupes mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for and use our App, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Chapter affiliation and membership details
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Login credentials and authentication data

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features accessed, time spent in the App)
• Push notification tokens for sending you updates and announcements

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
• Authenticate and verify your identity
• Send you chapter updates, announcements, and event notifications
• Enable you to access the member roster and chapter resources
• Communicate with you about chapter activities
• Manage and moderate user-generated content
• Ensure the security and integrity of our App
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Within the Chapter: Your profile and roster information may be visible to other verified chapter members
• Service Providers: We use Firebase and other third-party services to host and operate our App
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Chapter Leadership: Chapter administrators have access to member information for chapter management purposes

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms including biometric authentication options
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information within the App
• Push Notifications: You can disable push notifications through your device settings
• Biometric Data: Use of Face ID/Touch ID is optional and can be disabled in the App settings
• Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by visiting our Data Deletion Request page or by contacting chapter administrators

6. Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Firebase: For authentication, database, and cloud storage (Google's Privacy Policy applies)
• Expo: For app development and push notifications (Expo's Privacy Policy applies)
• Google Calendar API: For saving events to your calendar (with your permission)

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. 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 on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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