Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Study Groupio ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our collaborative learning platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: username, email address, password
• Profile information: first name, last name, gender, date of birth
• Educational information: institution, class level, subjects of interest
• Contact information: phone number (optional)
• Content you post: contributions, comments, messages

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage information: pages visited, features used, time spent
• Log data: IP address, access times, referring websites
• Cookie data: preferences, session information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send technical notices and support messages
• To respond to comments and questions
• To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To personalize the user experience
• To facilitate user-to-user communications

4. Information Sharing

4.1. User-to-User Sharing

Certain information is shared with other users as part of the Service's functionality:

• Profile information (username, name, institution) is visible to other users
• Contributions and comments are publicly visible on the platform
• Messages are shared with the intended recipients

4.2. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• With your consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5.1. Security Measures

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data through your account settings.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect activity and maintain preferences. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the platform's feedback system or administrative channels.