Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Edyou Study Companion. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you use our website, mobile application, Telegram bot, and related services (collectively, our "Services") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

Personal Information

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you register
• Profile Information: Academic information such as semester, department, and study preferences
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us for support

Usage Information

• Study Activity: Flashcards created, quiz results, lectures accessed
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on Services, features used
• Telegram Data: If using our Telegram bot, your Telegram user ID and interactions

Content Information

• Study Materials: Flashcards, notes, and other content you create
• Quiz Responses: Your answers to quizzes and assessments
• Uploaded Files: Files you upload for study purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your studies
• Process your registration and manage your account
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Generate analytics to understand how users interact with our Services
• Develop new features and functionality
• Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. We may share information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share information when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Protection of Rights

We may disclose information to enforce our terms of use, protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users.

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure data storage and transmission
• Regular backups to prevent data loss

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

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Services
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Services
• Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below: