Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 6, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Studyn collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our mobile application and related services. By using Studyn, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you sign in, we may collect basic account information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile image URL
- User ID generated by authentication providers
- Sign-in provider information, such as Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In
1.2 User Content
Studyn may process content that you create, upload, or save inside the app, including:
- Notes and markdown content
- PDF files
- Word documents and other document files
- Images
- Audio recordings
- Video files or video links
- Website links and metadata
- YouTube links and thumbnails
- Generated quizzes, summaries, flashcards, and AI responses
1.3 AI Interaction Data
When you use AI features, we may process:
- Your prompts and questions
- Relevant note or document context
- AI-generated responses
- Document references used to generate answers
1.4 Files and Storage Data
When you upload or record content, we may store metadata such as:
- File name
- File type
- File size
- Storage path
- Download URL
- Upload and processing status
- Error messages or processing status codes
1.5 Usage and Technical Information
We may collect technical information needed to operate and improve the app, including:
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- Crash logs and diagnostic data
- Authentication state
- Feature usage events
- Network or sync status
1.6 Subscription and Purchase Information
If you purchase a subscription, payment processing is handled by Apple App Store or Google Play. We do not directly collect or store your full payment card details. We may receive subscription status information through payment and subscription management services such as RevenueCat, including whether your subscription is active, expired, cancelled, or in trial.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Store and sync notes across devices
- Upload, preview, and open files
- Generate AI summaries, notes, quizzes, flashcards, and answers
- Process documents for search and retrieval
- Provide subscription access and premium features
- Improve app stability, performance, and user experience
- Detect and fix errors, crashes, and sync issues
- Protect the app from abuse or unauthorized access
3. AI Processing
Studyn uses AI systems to help users understand and study their uploaded content. This may require sending selected text, document chunks, notes, prompts, or file-derived content to AI processing services.
AI-generated content may be inaccurate or incomplete. You should review important outputs before relying on them for exams, assignments, professional work, or decisions.
4. How We Store Your Data
Studyn may store data using secure cloud services such as Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and Firebase Storage. Files may also be cached locally on your device to allow faster opening and previewing.
| Data Type | Storage Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | Authentication/database services | Login, profile, and account management |
| Notes and markdown | Cloud database | Syncing notes across devices |
| Uploaded files | Cloud storage and local cache | Previewing, retrieval, and AI processing |
| Subscription status | RevenueCat / platform billing systems | Premium access verification |
| AI prompts and responses | App backend / AI processing services | Generating study assistance |
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only with service providers needed to operate Studyn, such as:
- Authentication providers
- Cloud database and storage providers
- AI processing providers
- Subscription and purchase management providers
- Crash reporting or analytics providers, if enabled
These providers process information only as needed to provide their services to Studyn.
6. Third-Party Services
Studyn may rely on third-party services, including but not limited to:
- Firebase Authentication
- Cloud Firestore
- Firebase Storage
- RevenueCat
- Apple App Store billing
- Google Play billing, if Android is supported
- AI model providers for text, document, or speech processing
7. Subscriptions and Payments
Subscriptions are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play. We do not directly receive or store your payment card information. Subscription status may be processed through RevenueCat to determine whether premium features should be unlocked.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials and device secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as needed to provide Studyn, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, and maintain backups. User-generated notes and files may remain stored until you delete them or request deletion of your account, subject to technical backup retention periods.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account or user content
- Object to certain processing
- Request a copy of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To make a privacy request, contact us using the email listed below.
11. Account and Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Some information may be retained where required for legal, billing, fraud-prevention, or legitimate business purposes.
12. Children’s Privacy
Studyn is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
13. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. By using Studyn, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in locations where our service providers operate.
14. Tracking and Advertising
Studyn does not sell your personal data. If advertising, analytics, or tracking tools are introduced in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required notices or consent prompts.
15. Links and External Content
Studyn may allow users to insert website links, YouTube links, or other external references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites or services.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of Studyn after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
syntaxrdev@gmail.com