This privacy notice for StudyFy ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:
Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
This summary provides key points from our privacy notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by clicking the link following each key point or by using our table of contents below to find the section you are looking for.
Want to learn more about what we do with any information we collect? Review the privacy notice in full.
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.
Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:
Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.
Application Data. If you use our application(s), we also may collect the following information if you choose to provide us with access or permission:
All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.
In Short: Some information — such as your IP address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically.
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed for analytics and security purposes.
Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.
The information we collect includes:
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services.
We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:
In Short: We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason.
If you are located in the EU or UK, this section applies to you.
If you are located in Canada, this section applies to you.
We may process your information if you have given us specific permission (express consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose, or in situations where your permission can be inferred.
In Short: We may share information in specific situations with specific third parties.
Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your data with third-party vendors who perform services for us or on our behalf. We have contracts in place with them designed to help safeguard your personal information.
We may also share your personal information in business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions), with certain Google Maps Platform APIs for location-based requests, or with other users when you post content publicly.
In Short: We are not responsible for the safety of any information that you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise on our Services.
The Services may link to third-party websites or applications that are not affiliated with us. We do not make any guarantee regarding such third parties, and we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by their services.
In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to gather information when you interact with our Services for security, preference storage, analytics, and advertising.
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.
No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than the period of time in which users have an account with us.
In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.
However, no electronic transmission or storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Access our Services in a secure environment.
In Short: Depending on your state of residence in the US or in some regions, such as the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Canada, you have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information.
In some regions, you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. You can make a request by contacting us using the details in "HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?"
Withdrawing your consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. However, this will not affect the processing before its withdrawal.
Account Information
If you have questions about your privacy rights, email us at [email protected].
Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature; however, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized, so we do not respond to DNT signals.
In Short: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah or Virginia, you may have certain rights.
Categories of Personal Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Contact details (name, alias, postal address, email address, IP address, etc.) | |
| B. Personal information (CA Records statute) | Name, contact information, education, employment, financial info | |
| C. Protected classification characteristics | Gender, age, date of birth, etc. | |
| D. Commercial information | Transaction info, purchase history | |
| E. Biometric information | Fingerprints, voiceprints | YES |
| F. Internet or network activity | Browsing history, search history, online behavior | YES |
| G. Geolocation data | Device location | YES |
| H. Audio, electronic, or similar info | Images, audio, or video recordings | YES |
| I. Professional or employment-related info | Job title, work history, qualifications | YES |
| J. Education Information | Student records, directory info | YES |
| K. Inferences drawn from personal info | Preferences and characteristics | NO |
| L. Sensitive personal Information | NO |
We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories. We will use and retain the collected personal information as needed to provide the Services or for as long as the user has an account with us.
Your Rights
Under certain US state laws, you have the right to access, correct, delete your personal information,
and opt out of certain data processing activities.
How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us by submitting a data subject access request or emailing us at [email protected].
Request Verification: We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Appeals: If we decline your request, you may appeal by emailing us. If denied again, you may contact your state attorney general.
California "Shine The Light" Law: California residents may request information about categories of personal information we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes once a year, free of charge.
We ensure that every message that the user sends will be encrypted on the database with no chance from the StudyFy team to access or read any data in clear. Decrypted messages are available in real time only on the user's device.
1. Privacy Commitment
1.1 Data Protection: Studyfy is dedicated to safeguarding your personal data. We employ advanced encryption techniques and secure servers to ensure your information remains protected.
1.2 Transparency: We believe in full transparency regarding our data practices. Studyfy provides clear, accessible information about how we collect, use, and store your data.
1.3 User Control: You have full control over your personal data. This includes the ability to access, modify, and delete your information at any time.
2. Content Guidelines
2.1 Prohibited Content: To ensure a safe and respectful environment, the following types of content are strictly prohibited on Studyfy:
2.2 Review Process: Our team reviews reported content within 24 hours and may ban or suspend the user, delete content, or take other actions as needed. We analyze user-generated content daily to ensure compliance.
2.3 Reporting Mechanism: Users can report violating content via a quick reporting feature on the platform.
2.4 Appeals: Users can appeal decisions made about their content via a fair and transparent process.
2.5 Consequences for Violations: If more than one guideline is broken, an immediate ban may result. Lesser violations may incur temporary suspensions or content deletion.
2.6 Notification Process: Users are notified of actions taken via email and the Studyfy platform.
2.7 Feedback Mechanism: User feedback is welcomed to improve our policies and procedures.
2.8 Commitment to Continuous Improvement: We regularly review and update these guidelines to maintain a safe platform.
Our application integrates with Google Calendar to enhance scheduling by allowing event creation, syncing, and updates in both Studyfy and Google Calendar.
Data Collection: We access your Google Calendar data via OAuth 2.0, collecting event titles, dates, descriptions, attendees, etc.
Purpose of Data Usage: Ensures accurate event reflection in Google Calendar and seamless syncing.
Data Sharing: We do not share your Google Calendar data with third parties except as required by law or to deliver our service.
Data Storage: We store your Google Calendar data securely on our servers in encrypted format as long as your account is active or until you revoke access.
User Control: Revoke our app's access in your Google Account settings at any time. You may request deletion of stored data by contacting [email protected].
Security Measures: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect Google Calendar data (e.g., encryption, access controls).
In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date, and we may notify you by posting a notice or sending a notification.
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at [email protected] or contact us by post at:
StudyFyBased on the applicable laws of your country or state of residence, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, details about how we have processed it, correct inaccuracies, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please reach out and submit a data subject access request or contact us directly.