Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Welcome to StudyLup! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our quiz application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as profile picture, bio, educational background, and interests.
• User-Generated Content: Any quizzes you create, answers you submit, comments, and messages you send through our platform.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to premium features, payment details are processed securely through our payment processors (we do not store complete credit card information).

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our app, including quizzes completed, scores, time spent, features used, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and IP address.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location unless you explicitly enable this feature).
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to remember your preferences and analyze app performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and Improve Services: Deliver quiz content, track your progress, personalize your learning experience, and improve our app features.
• Account Management: Create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide customer support.
• Communication: Send you important updates about your account, respond to your inquiries, and deliver notifications about quiz results and achievements.
• Personalization: Recommend relevant quizzes, customize difficulty levels, and tailor content to your learning style and interests.
• Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to understand user behavior, measure app performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Marketing: Send promotional materials about new features, special offers, and educational content (you can opt out at any time).
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activities.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 We Share Information With:

• Other Users: Your public profile information, quiz scores on leaderboards, and user-generated content may be visible to other users.
• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our app (cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support).
• Business Partners: Educational institutions or content providers if you participate in their programs through our platform.
• Legal Requirements: Law enforcement, regulatory authorities, or other third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

3.2 We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your information with advertisers without your consent
• Use your student data for advertising purposes

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest using SSL/TLS protocols
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data centers with physical security measures
• Employee training on data protection and privacy practices

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

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Privacy Settings: Control your profile visibility and data sharing preferences
• Cookie Management: Disable non-essential cookies through your device settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Children's Privacy

StudyLup is committed to protecting children's privacy. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations:

• Users under 13 require parental consent to create an account
• We collect minimal information from children and do not use it for marketing
• Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information by contacting us
• We do not knowingly allow children under 13 to make purchases without parental approval

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Adequacy decisions confirming equivalent privacy protections
• Compliance with applicable data protection frameworks

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Active Accounts: Information is retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Most data is deleted within 30 days; some information may be retained for legal compliance (e.g., payment records, audit logs)
• Anonymized Data: We may retain anonymized usage data indefinitely for analytics and research

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Email to your registered address
• A notice on our website

Your continued use of StudyLup after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us:

StudyLup Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
Address: 123 Learning Lane, Education City, EC 12345
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

12. Regional-Specific Provisions

12.1 For European Economic Area (EEA) Users

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights including the right to object to processing, restrict processing, and lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

12.2 For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (though we do not sell personal information).

12.3 For Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable local privacy laws and provide rights as required by your jurisdiction.