Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to StudyTube ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account (name, email address, password)
  • Create learning topics and notes
  • Subscribe to our Premium plan
  • Contact our support team
  • Sign in through third-party authentication (Google OAuth)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service)
  • IP address and general location information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 User-Generated Content

We store the content you create using our Service, including:

  • Learning topics and video references
  • Timestamped notes and annotations
  • Learning session data and progress

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • To process your registration and manage your account
  • To process payments and prevent fraud
  • To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • To respond to your comments and questions
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Your data is stored securely in isolated databases
  • We use encryption to protect data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email delivery)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

  • YouTube: We embed YouTube videos. YouTube's privacy policy applies to video content
  • Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, Google's privacy policy applies to that authentication
  • Payment Processors: Payment information is processed by our payment partners (Shopify) and is subject to their privacy policies

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can access and review your personal information through your account settings
  • Correction: You can update or correct your personal information at any time
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Data Portability: Premium users can export their notes and data
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing communications

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our Service
  • Improve our Service performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

12. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@studytube.com
  • Website: https://studytube.app