Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Study Decoder ("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 educational platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Google account information (if using Google Sign-In)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• School year level and subject preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and features used
• Study session data and interactions with AI tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our educational services
• Personalize your learning experience
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important account notifications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Limited employee access to personal data

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may have access to your information:

• Google Sign-In: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Stripe: For payment processing (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• OpenAI: For AI-powered study tools (conversations are not stored permanently)

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

8. Children's Privacy

Study Decoder is designed for students of all ages. For users under 13, we recommend parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through a notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: studydecoder@gmail.com