StudyBuddy is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, update your profile, or participate in the app. This includes your name, email address, profile photo, educational information, and any messages or content you share.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, communicate with you, and personalize your experience. We also use your information to understand how you use our app and develop new features.
Specifically, we use your information to:
- Verify your identity and school enrollment
- Connect you with relevant study groups based on your courses
- Enable communication between users
- Send notifications about messages, meetings, and updates
- Improve the app through usage analytics
- Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
Sharing Your Information
We share your information with other users as needed for the app's functions (e.g., showing your profile to group members). We may also share with trusted service providers, when required by law, or in connection with a business transfer.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Your Choices
You can update your profile information at any time. You can also delete your account, which will remove your personal information from our active systems, though some information may remain in our backup systems.
You can control which notifications you receive through your app settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or theft.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We may retain certain information even after you delete your account as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
If you are using our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or by other means.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: