Privacy Policy

LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 2025

1. Introduction

MUN Group Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through the MyUniversityNotes platform at myuniversitynotes.com ("Platform").

We are committed to protecting your personal data and processing it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. The Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Account Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • University name
  • Account credentials (securely encrypted/hashed)

Content Data

  • Uploaded notes and associated metadata
  • File information (size, format, timestamps)

Transaction & Payment Data

  • Purchase history
  • Earnings records
  • Stripe transaction IDs
  • Payout details (where applicable)

Payment card details are processed securely by Stripe and are not stored by us.

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Usage data (pages visited, interactions)
  • Cookies and session identifiers

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Account management – to create and maintain user accounts
  • Content hosting & delivery – to store, display and distribute notes
  • Payment processing – to facilitate purchases and seller payouts
  • Platform security – to prevent fraud and misuse
  • Communication – to respond to enquiries and send service updates
  • Legal compliance – to meet tax, accounting and regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contract – to provide the Platform services you request
  • Legitimate interests – to operate, secure and improve the Platform
  • Legal obligation – for tax, accounting and compliance requirements
  • Consent – where you opt in to marketing communications

You may withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

5. Payments & Third-Party Processors

We use third-party service providers to operate the Platform, including:

  • Stripe – payment processing
  • Hosting providers – website and database infrastructure
  • Email providers – transactional communications

These providers act as data processors and process personal data on our behalf under contractual safeguards.

Stripe's privacy policy is available at: https://stripe.com/privacy

We do not store your full payment card details.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Account data: for as long as your account remains active
  • Transaction data: at least 6 years for tax and accounting compliance
  • Uploaded content: retained in accordance with our contractual rights and legal obligations.

You may request deletion of your account, subject to legal obligations.

7. International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Access controls
  • Secure password storage

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (where applicable)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse platform usage

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Age Requirements

The Platform is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18.

12. Contact us