Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ORESS (Online Registration and Enrollment Scheduling System). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our academic scheduling platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name (first and last name)
• NDU email address
• Academic information (major, year, GPA)
• Account credentials (encrypted password)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use ORESS:

• Course preferences and scheduling choices
• Login timestamps and session data
• Device and browser information
• A masked IP address (the final segment is zeroed before storage) used only for security and abuse prevention — not your precise location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Schedule Optimization: To generate personalized course schedules based on your preferences
• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account
• Communication: To send important updates about your schedule or account
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and maintain platform integrity

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With NDU Administration: Academic data may be shared with relevant university departments for enrollment purposes
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our platform (bound by confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing algorithms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Academic scheduling data may be retained for historical purposes and to improve our algorithms. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

8. Cookies and Tracking

ORESS uses essential cookies and local storage to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure security of your account

We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

9. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the developer: