Privacy Policy for Make Study Cards

Last Updated: September 26, 2024

Thank you for visiting MakeStudyCards ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal and non-personal information when you use our website and application (the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We collect the following personal information from you:

Name: We collect your name to personalize your experience and communicate with you effectively.
Email: We collect your email address to send you important information regarding your account, updates, and communication.
Payment Information: We collect payment details to process your subscriptions securely. However, we do not store your payment information on our servers. Payments are processed by trusted third-party payment processors (Paddle).

1.2 Non-Personal Data

We may use web cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns. This information helps us to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and improve our services.

1.3 Study Content Data

We collect and store the content you upload (PDFs, images, text) and the flashcards you create to provide the study card generation and learning services. This data is stored locally in your browser and on our servers to enable the functionality of the Service.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Account management and user authentication
- Providing AI-powered flashcard generation services
- Processing payments and managing subscriptions
- Providing customer support
- Improving our services and user experience
- Communicating important updates about the Service

3. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with any third parties except as required for:
- Payment processing (Paddle for handling payments)
- AI services (OpenAI for generating flashcards)
- Legal compliance when required by law

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. Your study content and flashcards remain private to your account.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. Study content may be stored both locally in your browser and on our secure servers to provide seamless functionality across devices.

5. Children's Privacy

MakeStudyCards is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email address provided below.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Delete your personal data and account
- Export your data
- Opt-out of non-essential communications

7. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we may notify you via email about significant changes.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: jake@makestudycards.com
Company: Merlinsbeard Pty Ltd

For all other inquiries, please visit our Contact Us page on the Website.

By using MakeStudyCards, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.