Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

Welcome to the METU App Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• METU student ID for authentication
• Basic profile information (name, surname)

Location Data

When using the campus navigation feature, we collect the following during the duration of the app's use:

• GPS location data for real-time positioning and directions

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the METU App services
• To authenticate your METU student/staff status
• To provide personalized campus navigation
• To sync with your METU Moodle account
• To improve our services and user experience

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• METU IT services for authentication purposes
• ODTUClass (Moodle) system for course integration
• Service providers who assist in essential app functionality

Your Rights

You have the right to access your personal information, correct inaccurate data, or request deletion. Many of these rights can be exercised directly through the app settings.

Contact Us

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

• Email: odtuapp@gmail.com
• Address: Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey