🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

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

• Name and email address (provided at signup or via Google sign-in)
• Assignment content and preferences you submit
• Payment records (processed securely by Stripe or PesaPal — we do not store card details)
• Usage data such as assignments created, pages generated, and login timestamps

2. How We Use Your Information

• To generate, deliver, and store your assignments
• To manage your subscription and billing
• To send transactional emails (assignment delivery, receipts, verification)
• To improve platform performance and detect abuse

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure, encrypted servers. Assignment files are stored in Supabase object storage with access-controlled signed URLs. We apply industry-standard security practices and do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to operate our platform:

• OpenAI — AI content generation
• Stripe / PesaPal — Payment processing
• Resend — Transactional email delivery
• Supabase — File storage
• Copyleaks — Plagiarism detection

Each provider operates under its own privacy policy and is bound by applicable data protection regulations.

5. Cookies & Sessions

We use session cookies solely to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

6. Your Rights

• You may request a copy of your personal data at any time
• You may request deletion of your account and associated data
• You may withdraw consent to email communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at pro@smart-study-guides.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Assignment files are retained for 90 days after generation. You may request earlier deletion at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated by email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at pro@smart-study-guides.com.