Skolar Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, birthday, major, and school information to create and manage your account.
• Subscription & Payments: Purchases and subscriptions are securely processed through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We do not store your credit card or payment information.
• User Content: You may create, upload, or store lecture recordings, notes, flashcards, assignments, and other study materials. This content is stored securely and associated with your account.
• Device & Usage Information: We collect data about your device (such as device type, operating system, app version) and how you interact with the app (such as screens visited, features used, and session duration).
• Analytics & Crash Reports: We collect anonymous information about app performance, crashes, and errors to improve stability and functionality.
• AI-Powered Features: If you use features such as lecture transcription, note generation, or study recommendations, your content may be processed by external AI tools solely for the purpose of generating results.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the functionality of Skolar.
• Store and organize your classes, notes, flashcards, assignments, and study sessions.
• Deliver notifications and reminders for tasks, deadlines, and classes.
• Improve app performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop new features, personalize study recommendations, and enhance your overall experience.
• Monitor usage trends and understand which features are most valuable to our users.
• Protect the safety, integrity, and security of our services.

3. How We Share Information

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

• Service Providers: We work with trusted service providers to deliver authentication, cloud storage, analytics, subscription management, notifications, and AI-powered features. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only for the purposes we define.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or court order, or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Skolar, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: If Skolar is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Storage & Security

• Your data is transmitted and stored using industry-standard encryption methods.
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to operate and improve the app.
• While we implement safeguards to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices & Rights

You may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

• Access & Correction: You can view and update your account details directly within the app.
• Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@tryskolar.com.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain analytics tracking by adjusting your device settings.
• Notifications: You can manage push notification preferences in your device settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Skolar is intended for use by college students and other users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect or store information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

7. International Users

Skolar is operated from the United States. If you access the app from outside the U.S., please note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated through the app or by email. The updated policy will be effective as of the "Effective Date" listed above.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us at: