Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

InStuddy ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using InStuddy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy and the Ghana Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information - When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Google account information (if you sign up with Google)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Phone number (for subscription payments)

2.2 Study Content - We process and store:

• Uploaded notes and documents (PDFs, images)
• Generated quizzes, flashcards, and summaries
• Your answers and progress tracking
• User-created formulas and custom study materials

2.3 Usage Data - We collect information about how you use our service, including pages visited, features used, and device information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Generate personalized study materials from your content
• Send you important updates about your account
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth - For secure authentication. Google's privacy policy applies.
• Paystack - For payment processing. Paystack's privacy policy applies.
• Google Gemini AI - For content generation. Your study content is processed by Google's AI services under their privacy terms.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Under Ghana data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction - Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion - Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection - Object to processing of your data
• Restriction - Request limitation on how your data is used
• Portability - Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Active accounts - Data retained while account is active
• Deleted accounts - Data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Study content - Retained until you delete it or your account is deleted
• Payment records - Retained for 7 years as required by law

Some data may be retained longer for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

InStuddy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Ghana where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Visit our contact page