Welcome to the Cufy Privacy Policy. Whether you're looking to meet someone new on campus or just curious about who's out there, Cufy is built by college students, for college students. We believe every connection should begin with fun, honesty, and respect—especially when it comes to how your personal information is handled.
And now, Cufy has grown into a fun, simple, and safe way for college students to connect with confidence.
When we say "Cufy," "we," "us," or "our," we're talking about the team of students behind cufy.in. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website or related services.
If you ever have questions about how we handle your data, just reach out at cufy.online@gmail.com — we're always happy to help.
Contact UsWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version, always available at cufy.in/privacy-policy, will apply to how we handle your information. We encourage you to review it periodically, but if we make any major or important changes, we'll notify you by email or through an in-app notice.
We collect the minimum information necessary to operate and improve our service
We use Google OAuth for sign-in, so we receive your Google account email address and basic profile data (name, profile picture) as provided by Google.
You may provide additional details such as your college name, age, gender, and personal preferences. These details help our AI match you with compatible peers.
Payment processors handle your financial data securely. We do not store your credit/debit card details – only a confirmation of successful transactions.
We automatically collect technical data (IP address, device type, browser) and activity logs. This helps us maintain security, fix bugs, and improve performance.
We use cookies to manage your login session and gather anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
Your information is collected transparently and used only as described here
To provide and maintain our core app functionality and services.
To connect you with others based on your preferences and activities.
To securely process transactions with our trusted third-party payment partners.
To send you important notifications, support messages, and updates.
To analyze anonymized data to understand usage patterns and enhance our app.
To protect your account and our platform from fraudulent activities.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to advertisers or third parties
Cufy uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality and analytics. For example:
When you sign in with Google, cookies keep you logged in securely.
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how users interact with Cufy. These tools place cookies and collect anonymous usage statistics.
Some cookies remember your preferences (e.g. chosen settings).
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser at any time. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features (like staying logged in).
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Our site uses HTTPS (SSL/TLS) for data in transit, and data at rest is stored on secure servers (with encryption). Access to user data is limited to authorized personnel, and we regularly review our security practices.
However, no system is completely foolproof. As Razorpay's own policy notes, they "use commercially acceptable means" to protect data but "no method of transmission over the internet… is 100% secure". We share this view: we strive to safeguard your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the unlikely event of a security breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.
How we handle your data and what rights you have.
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. For example, we keep your profile and match data for as long as your account is active. Once you delete your account or request data deletion, we will promptly erase your personal information from our systems. (Some non-personal data or aggregated statistics may be kept for analytic purposes, but they will not identify you.)
You have rights over your personal data. Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2023), you have the right to know what data of yours is held, and to request its correction or deletion. In accordance with these rights, you may contact us at cufy.online@gmail.com to:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct any errors in your data.
Request that we delete your personal data (subject to any legal exceptions).
We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable law and as quickly as reasonably possible. We do not sell or rent your personal information; we share it only with our service providers (as described above) or if required by law.
Cufy is intended for college-aged users (18 years and older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us so that we can remove it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, when adding new features or services, such as a future mobile app version). When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. We may also notify users by email or via an in-app notification.
Your continued use of Cufy after updates are posted means you accept the revised policy. It's a good idea to review this page periodically for changes. As recommended, we strive to be transparent about updates – for example, Razorpay's policy advises users to "review this page periodically for any changes".
Each update to this policy is effective immediately upon posting.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at cufy.online@gmail.com. We will respond as soon as possible to address your questions.
By using Cufy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.