Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 23, 2025

1. Introduction

StudBud ("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 website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

We take your privacy seriously. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following types of information when you register for an account, use our Service, or communicate with us:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile information.
• Educational Information: Study preferences, quiz results, performance metrics, and learning history.
• Content: Information you provide when creating quiz sets, answering questions, or participating in educational activities.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team or participating in surveys.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to premium features, we collect payment details through our secure payment processor.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, mobile network information, and browser type.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, including the features you use, time spent on the platform, and study patterns.
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance data.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to maintain your session.

3. How we use your information

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

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
• Create and manage your account.
• Process transactions and send related information.
• Personalize your learning experience and provide content recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends.
• Communicate with you about updates, features, offers, and events.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
• Protect the security and integrity of our Service.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. How we share your information

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We believe your data belongs to you, and we are committed to protecting your privacy.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers
• Customer support services
• Email delivery services

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

5. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

6. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Children's privacy

Our Service is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to the United States and process it there.

10. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on our Service with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

11. California privacy rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect about you and how we use and disclose it.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
• The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (although, as stated above, we do not sell your personal information).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

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By using the StudBud service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.