Privacy Policy
Effective date: February 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how My Study Buddy (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and services (the “Service”).
1) Information we collect
- Account information: such as name, email address, password, and profile settings.
- Usage information: such as pages viewed, features used, session activity, device and browser details, and approximate location derived from IP address.
- Content you provide: such as study notes, uploads, prompts, messages, or other content you submit through the Service.
- Payment information: payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card details. We may receive limited billing information such as your plan, subscription status, billing country, and the last four digits of a payment method.
2) How we use information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
- Personalize your experience and study workflows.
- Process transactions and manage subscriptions (via Stripe).
- Secure the Service, prevent fraud/abuse, and debug issues.
- Communicate with you about updates, support, and account notices.
3) AI processing
We may use third-party AI service providers to process content you submit (such as study notes, prompts, and files) in order to generate responses and provide features within the Service. Content is processed to provide the Service, improve functionality, and maintain safety and integrity.
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information in prompts or uploads unless you intend for that information to be processed as part of the Service.
4) How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With service providers who help us run the Service (for example: hosting, infrastructure, customer support tooling, AI processing providers, and payment processors like Stripe).
- For legal reasons to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, enforce our terms, or protect rights, safety, and security.
- Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, where information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5) Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service (for example, to keep you signed in and remember preferences). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain features.
6) Data retention
We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes such as security, dispute resolution, and compliance. You can request deletion as described below, subject to legal requirements.
7) Your choices and rights
- Access, update, or correct your account information.
- Request export or deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational requirements).
- Opt out of non-essential communications (if applicable).
8) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9) Children’s privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we’ll take appropriate steps.
10) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll update the effective date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice for material changes.
11) Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.
Related: Terms of Service