Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to StudyPal ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Service, including:

2.1 Personal Information

• Contact information (such as name and email address)
• Account credentials (such as username and password)
• Profile information (such as profile picture and educational interests)
• User-generated content (such as study logs and group interactions)

2.2 Usage Information

• Device information (such as device type, operating system, and browser type)
• Log data (such as IP address, access times, and pages viewed)
• App usage data (such as features used and time spent on the app)
• Performance data (such as crash reports and app analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process and complete transactions
• Send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us.
• With Other Users: When you share personal information or interact with other users in the public areas of the Service, such information may be viewed by all users.
• For Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
• For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful request for information, or to otherwise protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Service is at your own risk.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.