Privacy Policy

Personal Information

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Reading preferences and settings
• Documents you upload to our service

Usage Information

• Reading activity and progress
• Quiz performance and scores
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location

Content Information

• Text extracted from uploaded documents
• AI-generated summaries and quiz questions
• Audio narration preferences
• Bookmarks and reading annotations

• Service Delivery: Process your documents, generate summaries, create quizzes, and provide audio narration
• Personalization: Customize your reading experience and provide relevant recommendations
• Communication: Send important updates, notifications, and support messages
• Analytics: Improve our service through aggregated usage analysis
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations and enforce our terms

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these situations:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (AI processing, cloud storage, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Protection: To protect rights, property, or safety of SmartStudy, users, or others

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud security

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Export your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@SmartStudy.com

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account Information: Until you delete your account
• Documents: Until you delete them or close your account
• Usage Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
• Legal Obligations: As required by applicable law

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Children's Privacy

SmartStudy is not intended for children under 13. 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, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our service. Your continued use of SmartStudy after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new policy.