University of Kassel app
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Convenient study organization with the Uni Kassel App!
The app is a convenient way to use the digital services of the University of Kassel for studying with mobile devices.
It can be downloaded for iOS and Android from the App Store and Google Play.
Its use is voluntary.
Detailed explanations on data protection in the app
What the Uni Kassel app offers:
Studies: Keep track of emails, Moodle courses and information about your studies.
- Canteen plan: Check the daily menus of all locations.
- Library account: Which books have been borrowed and which ones need to be returned soon? Keep track with the app and extend loan periods if necessary.
- Grades: The app shows an up-to-date overview of your grades.
- Shortcuts: Select which functions are used most frequently and create shortcuts.
- News: Subscribe to various university news channels.
- Warning: If there is an emergency on campus, we will warn you immediately via the app.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
General information
Yes, it is free of charge. You can download and use the app from the App Store and Google Play.
No, the app is an additional service. All services and portals remain available as usual via the university website.
The app is intended to make as many digital services for studying as possible accessible in one place and facilitate use with mobile devices.
The app is based on an offer from UniNow GmbH and was specially adapted on behalf of the university. The responsible provider in the app stores is UniNow. The University recommends that students use the app as an additional tool for their studies.
Data protection
Yes, the app stores personal data locally on the end device and encrypts it. We recommend that you also activate app protection via a PIN code in the app settings.
In principle, all data is stored locally. Access data is never transmitted. Data retrieved by the app from the university's information systems (e.g. exam results, library loans) is sent to the UniNow servers solely for the purpose of graphical processing and deleted again immediately after processing; this data is not stored permanently or passed on. When using job advertisements on a voluntary basis, users can decide to send their contact details to the company posting the advertisement. This is always confirmed on a case-by-case basis by means of a checkbox and a button.
Detailed information under Collection and processing of data in the app
Yes, if data is sent to UniNow when using optional modules, explicit consent is obtained for this. UniNow is also checked and certified annually by TÜV Süd for data protection, data security, quality and functionality. The app contains the required data protection information. The user's consent is obtained for the transfer of personal data, which can also be revoked at any time.
Function and use of the app
Under "My studies" >> "Links" you will find important links for everyday study life. This will take you directly to helpful tools and tips or frequently used websites. You can also add your own links or change the order.
Yes, shortcuts to frequently used functions can be added at the top. The order of the modules in the "My studies" section can be customized. The link collection can be supplemented individually. News channels can be subscribed to as desired (see below).
Under My Feed, select the "Discover" option. All currently available channels of the University of Kassel will be displayed there. You can find an overview of your subscribed channels in the burger menu (top right) under "Follow me". For subscribed channels, you can use the bell to set whether push notifications are sent. You can also unsubscribe from the channels at any time.
Yes, in the event of a dangerous situation on campus, we will inform you as quickly as possible via a special emergency channel in the app and a push message. (Note: If you generally prohibit push notifications for the Uni Kassel app in your smartphone settings, the emergency message will not reach you).
You will find a comprehensive FAQ in the support chat. If you have technical problems or errors, you have the option of sending a message.
Data protection in connection with the Uni Kassel app
When preparing the app, attention was paid to excellent security and a good level of data protection, which ensures the security and confidentiality of personal data.
The independent development and maintenance of a student app does not make economic sense for a state-funded university the size of the University of Kassel. In principle, the university obtains suitable software on the market, which is adapted to the needs of the university if necessary. This is also the case with the UniKassel app.
The app is developed and offered by UniNow GmbH, a start-up from the university environment. As part of the cooperation with the University of Kassel, the app has been modified to a certain extent according to our requirements and made available in the app stores. UniNow takes over the maintenance and support of the app; the university controls which services are available and plays out the editorial content independently.
The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is UniNow. When the app is started for the first time, reference is made to UniNow's terms of use and privacy policy, which you agree to by using the app. They can also be viewed at any time afterwards in the "Settings" section of the app.
The university's data protection officer has checked that the app is operated in a data-saving manner so that the university can recommend the use of the app. "An appropriate level of data protection was checked by the university's data protection officer in advance of the launch so that the university can recommend the use of the app.
The use of the University of Kassel app is a voluntary decision by the user. All university services that are available in the app can also be used in other ways, usually via the university website. However, the app offers a simplified way of accessing digital services when using mobile devices.
The app does not contain any additional or premium services that are subject to a charge.
The Uni Kassel app collects and processes personal data only to the extent necessary for the functions offered. If individual users do not use certain functions (e.g. the grade query) or the careers section, the data required for this is not collected or processed.
The app offers the option of logging in to and using various university services with your own account, including, for example, the e-mail for students or the library account. With the e-mail function, data from the university network is retrieved directly onto the end device and processed and displayed in the app. This data is not transferred to UniNow servers. The procedure in connection with the display of examination results and the library account is explained below.
The access data for the UniAccount and the library account are saved locally on the device after the first login in order to reduce the number of password entries required. We recommend activating the PIN lock in the app settings to ensure the encrypted storage of access data and all other personal data.
The app does not require authorization to record the location for normal use. In the careers section, the current location can optionally be used in addition to a location when searching for job vacancies in the area. The smartphone then offers the option of allowing authorization only once or always when using the app.
To increase security, the app can be locked using biometric features in addition to a PIN lock, using the smartphone's available functions (Touch ID, Face ID, fingerprint). Biometric features are not stored in the app or on servers.
In order to compile statistics on the use of the app (e.g. number of monthly active users) for the university, the calls to the modules and interactions of the app are counted, which is done using a randomly generated device ID . This information is not linked to personal data. The analysis data is processed internally by UniNow and is not passed on to third parties. Beyond this, no further tracking of the use of the app takes place.
An additional user account, the UniNow account, can be created in the app settings, which makes it possible to synchronize certain data between several end devices. If the synchronization function is not required, this account does not need to be registered.
The university does not transfer any student data directly to the provider UniNow; data from the university network is only retrieved by the app on the user's device. Personal data is always stored locally on the end device and not with the provider UniNow.
Processing of the retrieved data is necessary for the clear display of examination results and library account data. They are sent from the app to the UniNow servers for visual processing. After processing, the prepared data is sent back to the end device and deleted from the server. The data is not stored on persistent storage media on the server, but remains in the working memory. The app obtains prior consent for this processing. The UniNow servers are operated in data centers in Germany.
The locally stored access data for the UniAccount and the library account are never transferred to UniNow.
The careers section is an additional service offered by UniNow. It is not necessary to use the careers area to access the university's services with the app.
To gain practical experience and start their professional life, students can search for suitable job offers in the careers area and find out about the respective companies. It is also possible to
- search job advertisements from companies,
- create your own application profile, which is displayed anonymously to companies so that you can send a contact request if necessary,
- actively respond to job advertisements by applying online or making contact.
When using these functions, the required data is collected and initially stored locally. Users can pass on their data to a company to make contact, which must be explicitly confirmed in each individual case. Personalized career recommendations can be deactivated again at any time in the settings under Data protection.