1. Introduction

Welcome to BriefScholar. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account information (email address, name) when you sign up
Research papers and documents you upload for analysis
Usage data and interaction with our AI-generated study materials
Payment information when you subscribe to our Pro plan

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process your documents and generate study materials
Send you technical notices and support messages
Respond to your comments and questions
Process payments and manage subscriptions

4. Data Storage and Security

Your documents and data are stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase for file storage and PostgreSQL for data management, both with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

5. Data Sharing

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

With service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting)
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
With your consent or at your direction

6. AI Processing

We use AI services to analyze your documents and generate study materials. Your documents are processed to extract summaries, create flashcards, and generate quiz questions. We do not use your documents to train AI models without your explicit consent.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data
Opt out of marketing communications

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how you use our service. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

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.

10. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@briefscholar.com

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