Bunkialo Last Updated: January 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Bunkialo is a student-focused mobile application designed to help IIIT Kottayam students track their attendance and manage assignments from the institute's Learning Management System (LMS). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Authentication Information

• Username and Password: Your IIIT Kottayam LMS credentials are stored securely on your device using Expo Secure Store
• Session Cookies: Temporary session cookies are maintained to keep you logged into the LMS

2.2 Academic Data

• Attendance Records: Course attendance data including dates, status (Present/Absent/Late/Excused), and remarks
• Course Information: Course names, IDs, and enrollment details
• Timeline Events: Assignment deadlines, events, and academic calendar information from the LMS

2.3 App Usage Data

• User Preferences: Settings for refresh intervals, notifications, and reminders
• Local Data: Bunk records, duty leave notes, and personal attendance tracking
• App Logs: Debug information stored locally for troubleshooting (never transmitted)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purpose

• Authentication: To securely log you into the IIIT Kottayam LMS
• Data Synchronization: To fetch and display your attendance and assignment information
• Offline Access: To cache data for use when internet connectivity is unavailable