Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 9, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to StudyItems ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website studyitems.com and use our AI-powered study tools and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Identifiable Information

We collect various forms of personally identifiable information that you provide to us. This includes all information which could directly be used to identify you, such as:

  • Name and email address
  • Account credentials and profile information
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Contact information when you reach out for support
  • Any other personal details you choose to share with us

2.2 Usage Data and Analytics

We collect usage data based on your interaction with our platform through our own analytics tools. This usage data is completely separate from personally identifiable information and is not tied to any personal data.

Important: Usage data is collected and processed in a way that cannot be linked back to your personal identity or account information.

This anonymous usage data may include:

  • General usage patterns and application performance metrics
  • Feature usage statistics (completely anonymized)
  • Technical information about devices and browsers (no personal identifiers)
  • Error logs and system performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our AI study tools and services
  • Process your account registration and authentication
  • Generate personalized study materials using AI
  • Improve our services and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about updates, support, and marketing
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. AI Processing and Data Usage

Our AI-powered tools process your study materials to generate:

  • Study guides and summaries
  • Learning solutions and explanations
  • Flashcards, practice questions, and assessments
  • Document transcriptions, translations, and reviews

Important AI Processing Policy:

  • No File Storage: Your original uploaded files are never stored on our servers or by third-party AI services
  • Temporary Processing: Files are only temporarily processed by AI services to generate study materials, then immediately deleted
  • Local Generation Storage: Only the AI-generated study materials are stored locally on your device for your use
  • No Data Retention: Third-party AI services do not retain copies of your uploaded content

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.

Important Data Storage Policy:

  • No Server Storage: We do not hold or store any of your files on our servers
  • Local Storage Only: All your uploaded files and study materials are stored locally on your device
  • AI Generations Only: We only store the AI-generated study materials that our application creates
  • No Data Selling: We never sell your data to third parties, advertisers, or any other entities

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • AI Processing: With AI service providers to generate study materials (your original files are not stored by these providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Secure data storage and backup procedures

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

7. Data Retention

Since all your uploaded files are stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your data retention.

We retain only the following information:

  • Account Information: Basic account details (email, preferences) for service provision
  • AI Generations: Study materials generated by our AI tools (stored locally on your device)
  • Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage patterns to improve our services

What We Don't Retain:

  • Your original uploaded files (never stored on our servers)
  • Personal content from your documents
  • Any data that could identify you beyond your account information

When you delete your account, we will delete your account information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes. Your locally stored files and AI generations remain under your control.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email in the contact us section below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Minimal Cookie Usage: StudyItems uses cookies only for essential functions necessary for the application to work properly.

Essential Cookies Only:

  • Authentication: To maintain your login session
  • Preferences: To remember your application settings
  • Functionality: To ensure the application works correctly

What We Don't Use:

  • No Advertising Cookies: We do not display advertisements on our application
  • No Tracking Cookies: We do not use cookies for tracking or analytics
  • No Third-Party Cookies: We do not use cookies from advertising or tracking services

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the core functionality of our application.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • Other applicable regional privacy laws

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 9, 2025, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.