Privacy Policy for Campus by Mersys
Effective Date: 8/18/2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Campus by Mersys, a SaaS application designed for schools and used by school administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using Campus by Mersys, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, roles (e.g., teacher, student), and other contact details from school administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
Usage Data: We collect information on how Campus by Mersys is accessed and used. This includes IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, pages visited, and other usage statistics.
Educational Records: We may collect and store educational records, including grades, attendance records, assignments, and other student-related information.
Communication Data: We collect information related to communications between users within the Campus by Mersys platform, including messages, emails, and notifications.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content.
3. How We Use Your Information
To Provide and Improve the Service: We use the information to operate, maintain, and enhance the features and functionalities of Campus by Mersys.
Integration with Google Services: If you use Google services in conjunction with Campus by Mersys, we may collect and use data according to Google’s API Services ( Google OAuth, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Classroom ) User Data Policy. We only access, use, and share Google user data to provide and improve the application’s functionality.
To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send important updates, service-related notifications, and promotional messages, where permitted by law.
For Research and Development: We may use aggregated and anonymized data for research, analysis, and product development to improve our services.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating Campus by Mersys, providing customer support, or performing analytics.
Google Integration: We may share data with Google services only as necessary to enable integration features, in compliance with Google's API Services ( Google OAuth, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Classroom ) User Data Policy.
Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Mersys, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes encryption, secure access protocols, and regular security audits. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. User Rights and Choices
Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information at any time by contacting us.
Deletion and Restriction: You may request the deletion or restriction of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications.
8. Children's Privacy
Campus by Mersys is intended for use by schools and educational institutions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian, in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) and other applicable laws.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing Campus by Mersys from outside of the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. We comply with all applicable data protection laws and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Compliance with Google's API Services User Data Policy
Campus by Mersys complies with Google's API Services User Data Policy, including the limitations on the use of data collected from Google APIs. We do not access or store Google user data beyond what is necessary for the service's functioning, and we do not share this data with third parties except as required for the service's operation.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Mersys LLC
21 Deans Ct, Fairfield NJ 07004