Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to College Tutor AI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using College Tutor AI, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service, which governs your use of our platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address (via Google OAuth)
• Profile picture (from your Google account)
• Account preferences and settings
• Study progress and bookmarked content

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of visits
• Referral source

Content You Provide

• Questions you ask in the Q&A community
• Answers and comments you post
• Notes and study materials you upload (if applicable)
• Feedback and support requests

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver study materials, practice questions, and Q&A features
• Personalization: To customize your learning experience and recommend relevant content
• Account Management: To create and maintain your account, including authentication
• Communication: To send important updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, authentication)
• Public Content: Questions, answers, and comments you post are visible to other users
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Third-Party Services

Our platform uses the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication (Google Privacy Policy)
• Vercel: For hosting and deployment
• Supabase/PostgreSQL: For database services
• AWS S3: For file storage
• YouTube API: For video content (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication via Google OAuth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure database storage with encryption

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

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for college students and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where we are required to retain it by law.

International Users

Our platform is hosted and operated from various locations. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Your Consent

By using College Tutor AI, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our platform.