1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
| Data Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Name, email address, password | Create and manage your account |
| Payment Information | Credit card details, billing address | Process subscription payments (via Stripe) |
| Uploaded Content | Notes, documents, study materials | Create custom study guides |
| Communications | Support messages, feedback | Provide customer support |
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device for functionality and analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide the Service: Create your account, process payments, deliver templates and study guides
- Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
- Communicate with You: Send important updates, respond to inquiries, notify you about your account
- Personalize Experience: Customize content and recommendations based on your preferences
- Ensure Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, protect against security threats
- Comply with Law: Meet legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service Providers
- Supabase: Database and authentication
- Stripe: Payment processing
- OpenAI: AI-powered features (Premium plan)
- Netlify/Vercel: Hosting services
These providers only access information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers
If Scholara is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Secure Servers: Data stored on secure cloud infrastructure
- Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
- Regular Audits: Security practices reviewed and updated regularly
However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Update
You can access and update your account information anytime through your Account Settings.
Delete Your Account
You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Opt-Out of Communications
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email. Note: We'll still send important account-related messages.
Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.
Do Not Track
Our Service does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can use browser settings to limit tracking.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account is active
- Needed to provide the Service
- Required by law or to resolve disputes
After account deletion, we may retain some information in backup systems for up to 90 days.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If we discover we've collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
Parents: If you believe your child provided information to us, please contact us at scholara@gmail.com.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies.
10. AI and Your Content
For ScholarAI Users:
- Your conversations with ScholarAI may be processed by OpenAI
- We do not use your conversations to train AI models
- Conversations are used solely to provide you with AI assistance
- You can delete your conversation history at any time
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you're a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at scholara@gmail.com.
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you're in the EU/EEA, you have rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at scholara@gmail.com.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: scholara@gmail.com
Website: www.scholara.com
Mailing Address: 7533 S CENTER VIEW CT # 5427, WEST JORDAN, UT 84084
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours