Privacy Policy

• Studivity ("we," "us," or "our") 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 and services ("Platform").
• By using Studivity, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• When you register and use our Platform, we collect:
• Account Information:
  • Name, email address, phone number.
  • Username and password.
  • Profile picture (optional).
  • Educational background and course information.
• Study Partner Matching Information:
  • Course level and exam term.
  • Country of residence.
  • Study habits and preferences.
  • Weekly chapter completion rate.
  • Current progress percentage.
  • Professional status (working professional or full-time student).
  • Preferred interaction frequency and communication methods.
  • Study schedule preferences.
• Communication Data:
  • Messages in forums, doubt sections, and discussion boards.
  • Private messages and group chat communications.
  • Questions, answers, and comments posted on the Platform.
  • File attachments and media shared through messaging.
• Performance and Progress Data:
  • Study hours logged.
  • Topics marked as completed or pending.
  • Quiz scores and performance metrics.
  • Formula app usage and flashcard progress.
  • Mock test results.
  • Learning streaks and achievements.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Analytics:
  • Pages visited and time spent on Platform.
  • Features used and interaction patterns
  • Search queries and content accessed.
  • Click-through rates and engagement metrics.
  • Session duration and frequency of use.
• Technical Information:
  • IP address and geolocation data.
  • Device type, operating system, and browser information.
  • Screen resolution and device characteristics.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
  • Log files and error reports.
• Platform Activity Data:
  • Forum posts views and interactions.
  • Resource downloads and PDF views.
  • Bookmark and favorite selections.
  • Leaderboard rankings and gamification progress.
  • Notification engagement and response rates.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• • Social media profile information (if you choose to connect social accounts).
  • Educational institution data (if integrated).
  • Payment processor information (for premium features).

3.1 Core Platform Services

• Account Management:
  • Create and maintain your user account
• Study Partner Matching:
  • Use AI algorithms to match compatible study partners based on your preferences and study habits
• Personalized Learning:
  • Customize content recommendations and learning paths
• Progress Tracking:
  • Monitor your study progress and provide performance insights
• Communication Facilitation:
  • Enable messaging, forums, and collaborative features

3.2 Platform Improvement

• Analytics and Insights:
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve Platform functionality
• Content Optimization:
  • Determine popular resources and optimize content delivery
• Feature Development:
  • Develop new features based on user behavior and feedback
• Quality Assurance:
  • Monitor platform performance and identify technical issues

3.3 Communication and Engagement

• Notifications:
  • Send study reminders, match notifications, and platform updates
• Educational Content:
  • Deliver personalized learning materials and recommendations
• Community Updates:
  • Share relevant announcements and feature updates
• Customer Support:
  • Respond to inquiries and provide technical assistance

3.4 Safety and Compliance

• Content Moderation:
  • Review reported content and enforce community guidelines
• Fraud Prevention:
  • Detect and prevent unauthorized access and misuse
• Legal Compliance:
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements
• Security Monitoring:
  • Protect against security threats and data breaches

4.1 Study Partner Sharing

• When you accept a study partner match:
  • Profile information is shared with matched partners.
  • Study preferences and progress may be visible to group members
  • Communication history within study groups is accessible to group participants

4.2 Public Community Features

• Information visible to other users includes:
  • Forum posts, questions, and answers
  • Public profile information (username, achievements)
  • Leaderboard rankings and badges
  • Resource contributions and ratings

4.3 Service Providers

• We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in:
  • Cloud hosting and data storage
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Email and notification services
  • Payment processing (for premium features)
  • Customer support tools

4.4 Legal Requirements

• We may disclose information when required by law or to:
  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions

4.5 Business Transfers

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

5.1 Account Data

• Active accounts:
  • Data retained as long as account remains active
• Inactive accounts:
  • Data may be deleted after 24 months of inactivity
• Deleted accounts:
  • Personal data removed within 30 days, with some exceptions for legal compliance

5.2 Communication Data

• Forum posts and public content:
  • Retained indefinitely for community benefit
• Private messages:
  • Retained for 2 years unless deleted by user
• Study group communications:
  • Retained for the duration of group activity

5.3 Analytics Data

• Aggregated usage data:
  • Retained indefinitely for platform improvement
• Individual behavior data:
  • Retained for 18 months
• Performance tracking data:
  • Retained while account is active plus 12 months

6.1 Security Measures

• We implement industry-standard security measures including:
  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Secure data centers and infrastructure
  • Employee training on data protection

6.2 User Responsibilities

• Users are responsible for:
  • Maintaining secure passwords
  • Logging out of shared devices
  • Reporting suspected security breaches
  • Using the Platform in accordance with our Terms

7.1 Access and Control

• You have the right to:
  • Access:Request a copy of your personal data
  • Update: Modify or correct your account information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information

7.2 Communication Preferences

• You can control:
  • Email notification settings
  • Push notification preferences
  • Study reminder frequency
  • Marketing communication opt-outs

7.3 Privacy Settings

• Platform privacy controls include:
  • Profile visibility settings
  • Study progress sharing preferences
  • Study partner matching criteria
  • Forum participation levels

8.1 Types of Cookies

• We use cookies for:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for Platform functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Analytics and usage monitoring
  • Functional Cookies: User preferences and customization
  • Advertising Cookies: Relevant content and promotional materials

8.2 Cookie Management

• You can control cookies through:
  • Browser settings and preferences
  • Platform cookie consent manager
  • Third-party opt-out tools
  • Clear cookies and browsing data regularly

9.1 Age Requirements

• • Platform is designed for users 18 and older
  • Users under 18 require parental consent
  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13

9.2 Parental Controls

• For users under 18:
  • Parents can request access to their child's account information
  • Parents can request deletion of their child's data
  • We provide additional privacy protections for minor users

10.1 Data Location

• • Primary data storage: [Insert Primary Jurisdiction]
  • Backup systems:[Insert Backup Locations]
  • Service providers: May process data in various countries

10.2 Transfer Safeguards

• For international transfers, we implement:
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Additional security measures as required

11.1 Notification of Changes

• • Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification
  • Updated policies will be posted with revision dates
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

11.2 Review Frequency

• We review and update this Privacy Policy annually or as needed to reflect:
  • Changes in Platform features
  • Legal and regulatory updates
  • Industry best practices
  • User feedback and concerns

12.1 External Links

• • The Platform may contain links to third-party websites
  • We are not responsible for external privacy practices
  • Users should review third-party privacy policies

12.2 Integrated Services

• Some features may integrate with third-party services:
  • Social media platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Educational tools and resources
  • Analytics and advertising services