Control Your Data

User Control

Privacy Center

Settings > My App Privacy Settings > Control and Understand Your Privacy

You are in control of what you share. Many sections of the app are available with little data sharing. Set your privacy level so that you can access the features you want while sharing only the data you choose.

Some features are available only if you are signed in with a NetID and a privacy level set to 5. Specific academic-focused sections are available only to enrolled students, and anyone with a University Housing contract has extra options to help identify dining choices and laundry services.

Consent

You can opt in and opt out of data collection through the app’s privacy settings. You can change the privacy level at any time and even request the deletion of your personal information from our servers.

Analytics

We gather analytics about the Illinois app while ensuring that all individuals’ privacy is maintained through the use of two distinct types of universally unique identifiers (UUIDs). When you select privacy levels 1–3, we collect restricted personally identifiable information that you have provided. Only self-identification—choosing student, employee, parent, athletics fan, alumni, or visitor under the Who Are You profile setting—is used for demographics. All other details about app use are anonymized. This UUID also allows the app to remember your preferences.

When you select privacy levels 4–5, a different type of UUID connected to more extensive personally identifiable information is activated. This UUID allows us to gather information from i-card data such as year in school, employee status, and department affiliation.

Data Storage and Security

All collected information is securely stored on cloud-based Amazon Web Services servers. We adhere to industry standards to ensure the utmost security of these data.

The Illinois app does not sell or lease personal information to third parties. Information is shared according to the services and functions you select in the app.

Level 1: Anonymous

Settings > My App Privacy Settings > Control and Understand Your Privacy

You are anonymous

  • Your data are not shared or stored

You can view and use these features:

Sections

Academics

  • > Campus Reminders
  • > myIllini (link to the portal)
  • > Skills Self-Evaluation and Career Explorer
  • > To-Do List

Big 10 Athletics

Campus Guide

Dining

Events

Groups

  • > View list

Illini News

MTD Buses

Radio Stations

Recently Viewed

Wallet

  • > Add Illini Cash

Wellness

  • > Daily Rings
  • > Daily Tip
  • > Illinois Health Screener
  • > I’m Struggling
  • > Mental Health Resources
  • > Resources

Map

  • > Bus Stops
  • > Campus Buildings
  • > Events
  • > Find a Therapist
  • > Residence Hall Dining
  • > Storied Sites

See the details in table format.

Level 2: Location Sharing

Settings > My App Privacy Settings > Control and Understand Your Privacy

You share your location

  • Your location data are shared but not stored
  • You receive information like nearby bus stops or the distance to a dining location through Wi-Fi location services

You can view and use these features:

Sections

Academics

  • > Campus Reminders
  • > myIllini (link to the portal)
  • > Skills Self-Evaluation and Career Explorer
  • > To-Do List

Big 10 Athletics

Campus Guide

Dining

Events

Groups

  • > View list

Illini News

MTD Buses

Radio Stations

Recently Viewed

Wallet

  • > Add Illini Cash

Wellness

  • > Daily Rings
  • > Daily Tip
  • > Illinois Health Screener
  • > I’m Struggling
  • > Mental Health Resources
  • > Resources

Map

  • > Bus Stops
  • > Campus Buildings
  • > Events
  • > Find a Therapist
  • > Residence Hall Dining
  • > Storied Sites

See the details in table format.

Level 3: Personalization

Settings > My App Privacy Settings > Control and Understand Your Privacy

You can save preferences

  • Your location data are stored
  • You receive information like nearby bus stops or the distance to a dining location through Wi-Fi location services
  • You can tap a star to add an item like a sports team or a wellness resource to your Favorites screen

You can view and use these features:

Sections

Academics

  • > Campus Reminders
  • > myIllini (link to the portal)
  • > Skills Self-Evaluation and Career Explorer
  • > To-Do List

Big 10 Athletics

Campus Guide

Dining

Events

Groups

  • > View list

Illini News

MTD Buses

Radio Stations

Recently Viewed

Wallet

  • > Add Illini Cash

Wellness

  • > Daily Rings
  • > Daily Tip
  • > Illinois Health Screener
  • > I’m Struggling
  • > Mental Health Resources
  • > Resources

Map

  • > Bus Stops
  • > Campus Buildings
  • > Events
  • > Find a Therapist
  • > My Locations
  • > Residence Hall Dining
  • > Storied Sites

See the details in table format.

Level 4: Notifications

Settings > My App Privacy Settings > Control and Understand Your Privacy

You agree to receive information

  • Your location data are stored
  • You receive information like nearby bus stops or the distance to a dining location through Wi-Fi location services
  • You can tap a star to add an item like a sports team or a wellness resource to your Favorites screen
  • You will receive notifications about events or appointments
  • You can access your Illini ID
  • You can use your Bus Pass
  • You can join groups, respond to group posts, and take group polls
  • You can create groups
  • Before you can access some features you will be prompted to sign in with your NetID

You can view and use these features:

Sections

Academics

  • > Appointments (NetID)
  • > Campus Reminders
  • > My Canvas Courses (NetID)
  • > My Courses (NetID)
  • > myIllini (link to the portal)
  • > Skills Self-Evaluation and Career Explorer
  • > To-Do List

Appointments (NetID)

Big 10 Athletics

Campus Guide

Dining

Events

Groups

  • > View list
  • > Join
  • > Create (NetID)
  • > Create events as admin (NetID)
  • > Create polls as admin (NetID)
  • > Respond to posts (NetID)
  • > Take polls (NetID)

Laundry (University Housing contract)

Illini News

MTD Buses

Polls

  • > Create a Poll (NetID)
  • > View Polls (NetID)

Radio Stations

Recently Viewed

Research at Illinois

  • > My Research Participation (NetID)
  • > Open Research Projects (NetID)

Wallet

  • > Add Illini Cash
  • > Bus Pass (NetID)
  • > Illini Cash (NetID)
  • > Illini ID (NetID)
  • > Meal Plan (University Housing contract)

Wellness

  • > Daily Rings
  • > Daily Tip
  • > Illinois Health Screener
  • > I’m Struggling
  • > Mental Health Resources
  • > My Success Team
  • > MyMcKinley Appointments (NetID)
  • > Resources

Map

  • > Bus Stops
  • > Campus Buildings
  • > Events
  • > Find a Therapist
  • > My Courses (NetID)
  • > My Destinations
  • > MyMcKinley In-Person Appointments (NetID)
  • > Residence Hall Dining
  • > Storied Sites

Wallet

  • > Add Illini Cash
  • > Bus Pass (NetID)
  • > Illini Cash (NetID)
  • > Illini ID (NetID)
  • > Meal Plan (University Housing contract)

See the details in table format.

Level 5: Full Sharing

Settings > My App Privacy Settings > Control and Understand Your Privacy

You can access all features

  • Your location data are stored
  • You receive information like nearby bus stops or the distance to a dining location through Wi-Fi location services
  • You can tap a star to add an item like a sports team or a wellness resource to your Favorites screen
  • You will receive notifications about events or appointments
  • You can access your Illini ID
  • You can use your Bus Pass
  • You can share your information with others
  • You can join groups, respond to group posts, and take group polls
  • You can create groups
  • You can create group posts as a member
  • You can create group polls as a group admin
  • You can send direct messages as a group admin
  • Before you can access some features you will be prompted to sign in with your NetID

You can view and use these features:

Sections

Academics

  • > Appointments (NetID)
  • > Campus Reminders
  • > My Canvas Courses (NetID)
  • > My Courses (NetID)
  • > myIllini (link to the portal)
  • > Skills Self-Evaluation and Career Explorer
  • > To-Do List

Appointments (NetID)

Big 10 Athletics

Campus Guide

Dining

Events

Groups

  • > View list
  • > Join
  • > Create (NetID)
  • > Create events (NetID)
  • > Take polls (NetID)
  • > Create polls as admin (NetID)
  • > Create and respond to posts (NetID)
  • > Send direct messages as admin (NetID)

Laundry (University Housing contract)

Illini News

MTD Buses

Polls

  • > Create a Poll (NetID)
  • > View Polls (NetID)

Radio Stations

Recently Viewed

Research at Illinois

  • > My Research Participation (NetID)
  • > Open Research Projects (NetID)

Wallet

  • > Add Illini Cash
  • > Bus Pass (NetID)
  • > Illini Cash (NetID)
  • > Illini ID (NetID)
  • > Meal Plan (University Housing contract)

Wellness

  • > Daily Rings
  • > Daily Tip
  • > Illinois Health Screener
  • > I’m Struggling
  • > Mental Health Resources
  • > My Success Team
  • > MyMcKinley Appointments (NetID)
  • > Resources

Map

  • > Bus Stops
  • > Campus Buildings
  • > Events
  • > Find a Therapist
  • > My Courses (NetID)
  • > My Destinations
  • > MyMcKinley In-Person Appointments (NetID)
  • > Residence Hall Dining
  • > Storied Sites

Wallet

  • > Add Illini Cash
  • > Bus Pass (NetID)
  • > Illini Cash (NetID)
  • > Illini ID (NetID)
  • > Meal Plan (University Housing contract)

See the details in table format.