Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CompStudy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (username, email address, password)
• Update your profile (profile picture, bio)
• Use our study timer and tracking features
• Participate in study rooms
• Contact us for support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our services, we automatically collect:

• Study session data (duration, timestamps, goals)
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you authenticate via Google OAuth, we receive:

• Your name and email address
• Profile picture (if public)
• Google account ID

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Track your study progress and statistics
• Display you on leaderboards (username and stats only)
• Send you verification emails and important updates
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible:

• Username
• Profile picture (if uploaded)
• Bio (if provided)
• Study statistics (total hours, streak, XP, rank)
• Current study status (when in public rooms)

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers:

• Appwrite (authentication and database hosting)
• Cloudflare (content delivery and security)
• Analytics providers (usage tracking)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Encrypted password storage
• Secure authentication via Appwrite
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

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

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@compstudy.tech

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal data are permanently deleted
• Study session data is anonymized
• Public contributions may remain anonymized

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage
• Improve site performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. 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 information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. 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 policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: