Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 4, 2025

At Erasmus Connect, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we may collect:

  • Name (first name and last name)
  • Email address
  • Profile photo
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Social media profiles (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)
  • University information (home and destination universities)
  • Erasmus destination details (country, city, dates)
  • Academic information (field of study, academic year, term)
  • Personal preferences (interests, languages, roommate preferences)

Google OAuth Data

When you sign in with Google, we receive:

  • Google account email address
  • Public profile information (name, profile picture)
  • Google account ID (for authentication purposes only)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Posts, comments, and interactions you create
  • Travel routes and locations you interact with
  • Search queries and filter preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Create and manage your account, enable profile creation, and facilitate connections with other students
  • Personalization: Show you relevant posts, destinations, and students based on your preferences
  • Communication: Send you notifications about matches, messages, and platform updates
  • Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform to improve features
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

How We Share Your Information

Public Information

The following information is visible to other users:

  • Your name, profile photo, and bio
  • Your destination country and city
  • Your university information and field of study
  • Posts, comments, and travel routes you create
  • Your interests and languages
  • Contact information you choose to share (phone, social media)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google OAuth: For secure authentication
  • Google Maps API: For displaying location data and interactive maps
  • Supabase: For secure data storage and authentication

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how you use our platform
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications
  • Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@erasmusconnect.net

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: