Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

StudySphere ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password when you register
• Profile Information: Profile picture, preferences, and settings
• Content: Documents, notes, and other materials you upload
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through our payment providers
• Communications: Messages you send to us for support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, time spent, interactions with the Service
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed
• Cookies: Session and preference cookies for functionality

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process your documents and generate AI-powered study materials
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates and notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing

When you upload documents or use AI features, your content is processed by our AI systems to generate summaries, quizzes, flashcards, and other study materials. We may use third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI) to process your content. Your content is transmitted securely and is not used to train AI models without your explicit consent.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the Service (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
• AI Providers: To process your content for AI features
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some data may be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your personal data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@studymateai.study

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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