UCC SRC App · University of Cape Coast Student Representative Council
The UCC SRC App is operated by the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), located in Cape Coast, Ghana. The App is a 4-in-1 student platform that provides:
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the App.
| Data | When Collected | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Account registration | Yes |
| UCC student / staff email | Account registration | Yes |
| Password (hashed with bcrypt) | Account registration | Yes |
| Username | Profile setup | Yes |
| Profile photo | Profile setup | No |
| Bio / personal description | Profile setup (max 160 chars) | No |
| Posts, replies, and polls | Social module | No |
| Concern submissions | Concerns feature | No |
| Task and timetable entries | Tasks module | No |
| Hostel bookmarks and reviews | Hostel module | No |
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Information you post publicly (posts, replies, your profile name, username, and photo) is visible to all authenticated UCC SRC App users. You control whether your profile is public or restricted via the privacy settings in the App.
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Paystack | Payment processing (hostel or SRC fees) | Email, payment amount, reference |
| Google (Sign-In) | OAuth authentication | Email, display name (from Google) |
| OpenStreetMap / flutter_map | Displaying hostel maps | No personal data — map tiles are loaded anonymously |
| Cloud hosting provider | Server and database infrastructure | All app data is stored on servers under UCC SRC control |
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of UCC SRC, its users, or the public.
We may share information with University of Cape Coast administration when required for legitimate academic, disciplinary, or safety purposes, in accordance with University policy.
Your data is stored on servers accessible via
https://src.kamartec.org/api and managed by UCC SRC.
All communication between the App and our servers uses HTTPS (TLS) encryption.
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To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@src.ucc.edu.gh. We will respond within 30 days.
You may delete your account from within the App (Settings → Account → Delete Account). Upon deletion, your public posts will be anonymised or removed and your personal details will be purged from our active database within 30 days.
The UCC SRC App is a mobile application and does not use browser cookies. However, we use analogous technologies:
You can clear all locally stored data by uninstalling the App or clearing the App's storage from your device settings.
The App integrates the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their policies before using those features.
The UCC SRC App is intended for use by enrolled students and staff of the University of Cape Coast. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.
If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us immediately at support@src.ucc.edu.gh and we will delete the data promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the App evolves. When we do, we will:
Continued use of the App after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:
📧 Email: support@src.ucc.edu.gh
🏛️ Address: SRC Secretariat, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
🌐 App: UCC SRC App v1.0.0
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.