Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how StudyBuddy AI ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in connection with the services provided by our application. By using our applications, websites, products, or services (collectively, the "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

To provide and improve our Services, we collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials. If you sign up using a third-party service (like Google or Apple), we receive information from that service as permitted by your privacy settings.
• User-Generated Content: The primary information we process is the content you submit to be transformed into study materials. This includes text you paste, documents you upload (e.g., PDF, DOCX), images you provide for Optical Character Recognition (OCR), audio files for transcription, and URLs you share.
• Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our Services, such as features used, study materials generated, performance metrics, and session duration. This helps us understand usage patterns and improve the user experience.
• Device and Technical Information: We collect data from your device, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and browser types.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a premium plan, our third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Apple, Google) will collect your payment information. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide Core Services: Your content is sent to third-party AI providers, like the AI API, to process and generate study materials. This is the core function of our application.
• To Operate and Maintain the Service: We use your information to manage your account, provide customer support, and ensure the security and performance of our infrastructure.
• To Improve and Personalize the Service: We analyze usage data to identify trends, fix bugs, and develop new features. We may also personalize your experience based on your learning style preferences and past activity.
• To Communicate With You: We may send you service-related announcements, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
• For Legal and Security Purposes: We may use information to comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, enforce our terms of service, and protect the rights and safety of our users.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share it in the following limited circumstances:

• With AI Service Providers: To generate study materials, we send the content you provide to third-party AI services like AI. Their use of your data is governed by their respective privacy policies.
• With Other Service Providers: We work with trusted partners for services like cloud hosting (e.g., Vercel), authentication (e.g., Firebase), analytics, and payment processing. These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect it.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the safety and rights of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the promises made in this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Security and Retention

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest. We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Services and to comply with our legal obligations.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights over your personal information. Depending on your location, these may include the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information through your account settings.
• Request the deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time, which may result in your inability to use the Services.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through our Services or by other means. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@studybuddyai.app