Last updated: February 7, 2026
Thank you for choosing Our Yard. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform designed exclusively for college students. By accessing or using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Our goal is to be transparent about what information we collect, how it is used, and where it may be shared.
When you register an account with Our Yard, we may collect the following:
When you communicate with other users through messages or chat on the platform, we collect and store these communications to ensure seamless and secure interactions.
We collect information about how you interact with the App, such as screen views, tap activity, session duration, and navigation flows.
To provide the best possible experience, we may request access to the following:
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality of the App, including personalizing your experience and improving our services based on feedback and behavior.
We may collect anonymized or aggregated data about how users interact with the App (such as page views, button clicks, time spent, and feature usage) to better understand user behavior and improve the App. This information may be collected through third-party analytics tools, such as Mixpanel, which help us identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize new features. No personally identifiable information is used in this analysis without your explicit consent.
To send transactional messages, updates, and support-related communications.
To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and platform.
Your username, profile picture, and college affiliation may be visible to other users of the App to facilitate transactions and trust.
We may share anonymized usage data with trusted third-party analytics providers (e.g., Mixpanel) to help us improve the functionality and experience of the App.
We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of our users or others.
We may collect anonymous and aggregated usage data related to interactions with student discounts and promotions, such as views, clicks, saves, or redemptions. This data is used solely to understand engagement, improve the App experience, and provide non-identifiable performance insights to participating local businesses.
We do not share personally identifiable information, such as names, email addresses, or account details, with local businesses in connection with discounts or promotions.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or operational requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the App or by email.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using Our Yard, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Our Yard. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and user-friendly hub for college students.