Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10/12/2025
At Study Resources, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our educational resource sharing platform.
By using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
Account Information:
- Anonymous handle (randomly generated username)
- Email address (for authentication only)
- Account creation date and last login
- Authentication tokens (managed by Supabase)
Content & Activity Data:
- Uploaded educational resources (files, titles, descriptions)
- Comments and discussions on resources
- Votes and ratings on content
- Points earned and activity history
- Resource views and access patterns
Technical Information:
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Usage analytics and performance metrics
- Error logs and diagnostic data
Educational Metadata:
- School and institution information
- Course and subject classifications
- Resource categorizations and tags
- Academic difficulty ratings
Platform Operations:
- Authenticate users and maintain account security
- Enable resource sharing and community features
- Generate AI-powered practice questions and summaries
- Implement access controls and usage limits
- Provide personalized recommendations
Community Features:
- Display user contributions and achievements
- Calculate points, rankings, and badges
- Enable commenting and discussion features
- Show resource ratings and feedback
Service Improvement:
- Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality
- Monitor system performance and reliability
- Detect and prevent abuse or policy violations
- Develop new features based on user needs
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
- Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
Operational Safeguards:
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Regular staff training on privacy practices
- Incident response procedures for security breaches
- Regular backups and disaster recovery plans
Note: While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely secure. We continuously work to improve our security practices and will notify users of any significant security incidents.
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
Access & Control:
- View and download your account data through your profile
- Edit or delete your uploaded resources
- Update your account preferences and settings
- Generate a new anonymous handle
Data Deletion:
- Delete individual resources and comments
- Request complete account deletion through Help Center
- Understand that some data may be retained for legal compliance
- Know that public contributions may remain anonymized
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Help Center or the contact information provided on our platform. Data deletion requests can be submitted through your account settings.
This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service and governs your use of Study Resources.