Welcome to Smart Study ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage for the Smart Study mobile application.
🔒 Privacy First: Smart Study is designed with privacy at its core. All your study data, notes, flashcards, and progress are stored locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal data to external servers.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Smart Study does NOT collect:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
- Location data or GPS information
- Contact lists or address book data
- Photos, videos, or media files
- Browsing history or app usage patterns
- Device identifiers for tracking purposes
- Financial or payment information
Data Stored Locally on Your Device
The following data is stored only on your device and never transmitted to us:
- Study notes and documents you create
- Flashcards and quiz progress
- Pomodoro timer sessions and statistics
- Task lists and study schedules
- App settings and preferences
- Achievement progress and gamification data
Internet Connectivity
Smart Study requires internet access only for:
- AI Features: When you use the AI Chat or AI Quiz Generator, your questions are processed using secure AI services to generate educational responses. Only the text of your questions is transmitted - no personal data is collected or stored.
- No Account Required: You can use all core features without creating an account or providing any personal information.
Third-Party Services
Smart Study may use third-party AI services to power certain features:
- AI Processing: Questions submitted to the AI Chat and Quiz Generator are processed by secure third-party AI services. These services only receive the text of your academic questions and do not have access to any personal information.
- No Data Retention: AI queries are processed in real-time and are not stored or used for any purpose other than generating immediate responses.
Children's Privacy
Smart Study is designed for students of all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. Since all data is stored locally on the device, parents and guardians have full control over their children's data.
Data Security
Your data security is ensured through:
- Local-only storage - data never leaves your device
- No cloud synchronization or backup to external servers
- No user accounts or authentication systems that could be compromised
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: All your data is accessible directly within the app
- Delete: Clear app data through your device settings or uninstall the app
- Export: Export your notes and data using built-in app features
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Permissions Used
Smart Study requests the following permissions:
- Internet: Required for AI chat and quiz generation features
- Notifications: To send study reminders (optional, user-controlled)
- Vibration: For timer alerts and notifications