Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

OpenAlbion, maintained by the Albion College EECS Club, collects information necessary to provide access to research data. This includes:

• Authentication information (Albion email address and password)
• API usage statistics
• Log data for security and troubleshooting purposes

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Authenticate and authorize access to research data
• Monitor API usage for fair use and capacity planning
• Improve the platform and troubleshoot issues
• Communicate important updates about the service

Data Retention

OpenAlbion retains user data for as long as necessary to provide the service. Usage logs may be retained for up to 12 months for security, troubleshooting, and academic research purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect user information. API keys should be kept confidential and not shared with others.

Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically as the EECS Club continues to improve the platform. We will notify users of significant changes by email or through the platform.