Privacy Policy – Study Awesome

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Study Awesome ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with global privacy laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Economic Area (EEA)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – California, USA
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
  • Other applicable privacy laws worldwide

By using Study Awesome, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect the information necessary to provide our services, including:

  • Account Information: Username, email address (if required).
  • Performance Data: Your progress on mathematical tasks to help with exam preparation.
  • User-Generated Content: Any answers, attempts, or interactions with the platform.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., financial, biometric, or health data).

3. Cookies and Tracking

Study Awesome only uses strictly necessary cookies for:

  • Authentication & Session Management (e.g., logging in, keeping you signed in).
  • Security Measures (e.g., CSRF protection).

We do not use tracking cookies, third-party advertising cookies, or behavioral profiling cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve Study Awesome's services (e.g., tracking progress for exam preparation).
  • To maintain security and prevent misuse (e.g., user authentication).
  • To communicate with you (e.g., account-related notifications).

5. Data Retention & Account Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as your account remains active.

a) User-Initiated Deletion

  • You may delete your account at any time, which will permanently remove all associated personal data.

b) Inactive Account Deletion

  • To ensure data minimization, we delete accounts that have been inactive for 3 years.
  • This deletion process is conducted manually by an administrator on January 1st each year.

If you wish to retain your account, log in at least once every 3 years.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific privacy rights:

GDPR (EEA Users)

  • Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Right to restrict or object to processing under certain conditions.
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority (DPA).

CCPA (California Users)

  • Right to request access to personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to request deletion of personal data (except for essential service purposes).
  • Right to opt out of data "sale" (we do not sell personal data).

Other Regions

Users outside the EEA and California may have similar rights under local laws. If you have privacy concerns, please contact us.

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@studyawesome.com.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse.

8. Children's Privacy

Study Awesome is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at:

📧 contact@studyawesome.com