Privacy Policy — AKΩ Connect

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the AKΩ Connect mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the App.

1. Information We Collect

Account & Profile Information
When you log in to the App, we collect and display the following information associated with your member account:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone numbers (mobile and home)
  • Home address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
  • Profile photo (if uploaded)

This information is maintained by chapter administration and stored on our secure servers.

Device & Technical Information

  • Push notification token (a unique identifier used to deliver notifications to your device)
  • Device platform (iOS or Android)

Photos
If you choose to upload a profile photo, the App will request access to your device’s camera or photo library. Photos are uploaded to our secure server and used solely as your profile image within the App.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Authenticate your identity and provide access to the App
  • Display the member directory so sorors can connect with one another
  • Deliver push notifications about chapter events, announcements, and updates
  • Display your profile information within the App

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your information may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

  • Within the Chapter Directory: Your name, contact information, and profile photo are visible to other authenticated chapter members through the in-app directory.
  • Service Providers: We use the following services to operate the App:
    • Expo (Expo Application Services) — for push notification delivery and app distribution
    • MailChimp — for email campaign content displayed within the App (your personal data is not sent to MailChimp through the App)

4. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously:

  • All data is transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted in transit)
  • Authentication tokens are stored using your device’s secure storage (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore)
  • Access to member data requires authenticated login with a valid session token
  • Sessions expire after 90 days of inactivity, requiring re-authentication

5. Data Storage & Retention

Your member data is stored on our secure server hosted at a secure facility. Data is retained as long as your membership is active. If you leave the chapter or wish to have your data removed, please contact chapter administration.

6. Your Rights & Choices

  • Push Notifications: You can enable or disable push notifications at any time through your device’s Settings.
  • Camera & Photo Access: You can revoke camera or photo library access at any time through your device’s Settings. This will only affect your ability to upload a profile photo.
  • Data Corrections: To update your personal information, contact chapter administration.
  • Account Deletion: To request deletion of your account and associated data, contact chapter administration.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Third-Party Analytics

The App does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. We do not track your activity for advertising purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://alphakappaomega.com