Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 5, 2026

TeamUp ("TeamUp", "we", "our", or "us") operates a platform that connects students for academic, entrepreneurial, and extracurricular collaboration. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use TeamUp.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the platform, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• School or educational institution
• Profile information such as interests, skills, or projects
• Messages or content shared through the platform

Information Collected Automatically

When you access TeamUp, we may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

• Device type
• Browser type
• IP address
• Usage data relating to platform interaction

This information helps maintain security and improve platform performance.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide student matching and collaboration features
• Display user profiles to other platform users
• Maintain platform security
• Improve platform functionality and performance
• Communicate updates, notices, or support responses

We do not sell personal information to advertisers or third parties.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable under data protection law, TeamUp processes personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract (providing platform services)
• Legitimate interests (improving and securing the platform)
• Consent where required

4. Data Sharing

We may share limited information with trusted service providers that support platform operation, such as:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Authentication services
• Analytics providers

These providers may only process information necessary to perform their services.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of users.

5. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember user preferences. TeamUp may use cookies to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Remember user preferences
• Analyse platform usage

Users may control cookie settings through their browser. Disabling certain cookies may impact platform functionality.

6. Student & Minor Privacy

TeamUp is designed for students and may be used by individuals under 18.

We encourage younger users not to share sensitive personal information such as home addresses, financial details, or phone numbers within profiles or messages.

Parents, guardians, or schools may contact us to request review or deletion of a student's information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

Inactive accounts may be deleted after a prolonged period of inactivity.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted to teamupbusiness0@gmail.com.

9. Data Deletion Requests

Users may request deletion of their TeamUp account and associated personal data at any time.

Upon verification, TeamUp will delete the user's account and remove personal data from active systems within a reasonable time frame. Some limited information may remain in backups for security and compliance purposes.

Requests can be sent to teamupbusiness0@gmail.com.

10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no internet system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date.