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OVCC Student Mobile App
This Cookie Policy explains how Online Varsity College Connect ("OVCC", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in connection with our mobile application ("App") and any associated web services.
By using the App, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use certain applications. They help websites and apps remember your preferences, understand how you use the service, and improve your experience.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies:
We use local storage (AsyncStorage) to store:
We may collect device identifiers to:
We use analytics tools that may collect:
These are required for the App to function properly:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Maintaining your login session securely |
| Security | Protecting against unauthorized access and fraud |
| Session Management | Remembering your state as you navigate the App |
| User Preferences | Storing your language and theme settings |
These enhance your experience:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Personalization | Remembering your preferences and settings |
| Recently Viewed | Tracking courses and resources you've viewed |
| Bookmarks | Saving your bookmarked content locally |
| Form Data | Remembering information you've entered |
These help us improve the App:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Usage Analytics | Understanding how users interact with features |
| Performance Monitoring | Measuring load times and responsiveness |
| Error Tracking | Identifying and fixing bugs and crashes |
| Feature Usage | Determining which features are most valuable |
These provide relevant content:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Content Recommendations | Suggesting relevant courses and resources |
| Career Matching | Personalizing career suggestions based on preferences |
| Notifications | Delivering relevant push notifications |
We work with third-party services that may use cookies and similar technologies:
Purpose: Analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring
Data Collected: Usage patterns, device information, crash logs
Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy
Purpose: Authentication and identity management
Data Collected: Authentication tokens, session data
Privacy Policy: Clerk Privacy Policy
Purpose: App updates and over-the-air delivery
Data Collected: Device information, update status
Privacy Policy: Expo Privacy Policy
The following data may be stored locally on your device:
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication Tokens | Maintaining login session | Until logout or expiry |
| User Preferences | Theme, notifications, settings | Until cleared |
| Recently Viewed | Quick access to viewed content | Last 10 items |
| Bookmarks | Saved resources and courses | Until removed |
| Cache Data | Faster loading, offline access | Periodically cleared |
| Career Match Results | Personalized recommendations | Until cleared |
You can clear locally stored data by:
If you access web content through the App:
You can limit analytics collection by:
Manage notification preferences:
Your mobile device may offer settings to limit tracking:
Biometric authentication data (Face ID/Fingerprint):
For sensitive screens:
We take children's privacy seriously:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | End of session |
| Authentication Data | Until logout or 30 days of inactivity |
| Analytics Data | Up to 26 months |
| User Preferences | Until account deletion |
| Cache Data | Automatically cleared periodically |
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted. We will notify you of significant changes through:
If you have questions about our use of cookies and similar technologies:
Online Varsity College Connect (OVCC)
Email: privacy@ovcc.africa
Support: support@ovcc.africa
Website: https://www.ovcc.africa
Reach out to our team for any questions about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
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