Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials and preferences
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
• Profile information and study preferences

Study Materials

We process the study materials you upload, including:

• PDF documents and text files
• AI-generated summaries and flashcards
• Study progress and analytics data
• User-generated content and notes

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our platform:

• Log data and device information
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Performance data and error reports
• Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

Providing Our Services

We use your information to:

• Process and analyze your study materials
• Generate AI-powered summaries and flashcards
• Track your learning progress and provide insights
• Maintain and improve our platform functionality

Communication

We may use your contact information to:

• Send important service updates and notifications
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Share educational content and study tips
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

Improving Our Services

We analyze usage data to:

• Enhance our AI algorithms and features
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user needs
• Optimize platform performance and user experience

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

StudyBuddy does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who:

• Host our platform and infrastructure
• Process payments and handle billing
• Provide AI and machine learning services
• Offer customer support and analytics tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service

Data Security

Protection Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data protection practices

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our services and user experience

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format

Communication Preferences

You can control how we communicate with you:

• Opt out of marketing emails
• Manage notification preferences
• Control cookie settings
• Request data processing restrictions

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days and work to address any concerns you may have.