Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 27, 2025

Introduction

StudyKit, operated by StudyKit Inc. ("we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS application ("the App").

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information to provide and improve the App:

Account Information

  • Email Address: Used for account authentication and important communications
  • Display Name: Optional name shown within the app
  • Profile Picture: Optional avatar image you upload

Academic Profile

  • School/University: Name and .edu email address (required for account creation)
  • Academic Details: Major/field of study and academic year (e.g., Freshman, Senior)
  • Privacy Preferences: Settings for profile visibility and collaboration features

Academic Content

  • Semesters: Term names, dates, and GPA targets
  • Courses: Course names, codes, instructors, locations, credit hours, and grade targets
  • Assignments: Names, types, due dates, points, grades, completion status, and notes
  • Calendar Events: Event details, times, location descriptions you enter, and recurrence patterns
  • Study Sessions: Start/end times, duration, pause history, location descriptions you enter (e.g., "Library", "Coffee Shop"), and self-reported productivity ratings

File Attachments

  • Syllabus Documents: PDF and Word documents you upload for course import
  • Assignment Attachments: Documents and images you attach to assignments

AI Interactions

  • Conversation History: Messages exchanged with Kit, our AI study companion, including your questions and the AI's responses
  • AI Usage Data: Number of messages sent, features used, and feedback you provide on AI responses
  • Search Queries: Web searches performed by the AI on your behalf to answer questions requiring current information

Subscription Information

  • Purchase History: Subscription status, plan type, purchase dates, and renewal information
  • Payment Processing: Handled entirely by Apple (App Store) or other platform providers—we do not collect or store payment card details

Device Permissions

  • Camera: To capture photos of syllabi (requested only when you use this feature)
  • Photo Library: To select existing photos for syllabi or attachments
  • Location: We do not collect GPS or device location data. Location information in the App (such as study locations or event locations) is based on text you enter
  • Notifications: To send reminders about assignments, classes, and study sessions

Biometric Data: We do not collect biometric data such as fingerprints, facial recognition data, or voiceprints. Any biometric authentication (such as Face ID or Touch ID) is handled entirely by your device's operating system and is not accessible to us.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide core app functionality (managing courses, assignments, schedules, and grades)
  • Sync your data across your Apple devices when signed in
  • Send notifications about upcoming deadlines and scheduled events
  • Process and manage your subscription
  • Diagnose technical issues and improve app stability
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features (using anonymized data)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored locally on your device for offline access and synced to secure cloud servers when you sign in. We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses TLS encryption
  • Encryption at Rest: Stored data is encrypted on our servers
  • Data Isolation: Database security rules ensure you can only access your own data
  • Secure Authentication: Passwords are never stored—we use secure token-based authentication

Third-Party Services

We use carefully selected third-party services to operate the App:

Analytics

We use a privacy-focused analytics service to collect anonymized usage statistics. This helps us understand which features are used and how to improve the app. Our analytics provider does not collect personally identifiable information.

Error Reporting

We use an error reporting service to detect and diagnose app crashes and errors. When an error occurs, this service may collect:

  • Device information (model, OS version)
  • App state and error details
  • Session replay data (screen interactions leading to the error) for a sample of sessions
  • Screenshots at the time of error for a sample of error reports

Session replays and screenshots are collected from a small percentage of sessions (not all users) to help us diagnose issues while minimizing data collection. This information helps us quickly identify and fix issues to improve your experience. To opt out of session replay data collection, contact us at contact@studykit.education.

Subscription Management

We use a subscription management service to handle in-app purchases. This service processes subscription events from Apple and communicates subscription status to our servers. They do not have access to your academic data.

AI Study Assistant (Kit)

We offer an AI-powered study companion called Kit that helps with academic questions, grade analysis, and study planning.

Data Processed by AI:

  • Your conversations with Kit are processed by our third-party AI service provider
  • Kit accesses your academic data (courses, assignments, grades, schedule, study sessions) to provide personalized responses
  • Uploaded documents (syllabi, notes, attachments) may be sent to the AI for analysis when relevant to your questions
  • Web searches may be performed on your behalf by the AI service to answer questions requiring current information
  • Mathematical calculations requested during conversations may be executed on our AI provider's servers

Conversation Storage:

  • Your conversations with Kit are stored to maintain context across sessions
  • You can delete individual conversations or your entire chat history at any time
  • Conversation data is retained until you delete it—we do not automatically delete your conversation history

AI Provider Practices:

  • We send only the data necessary to provide contextual, personalized responses
  • Our AI service provider does not use your conversations to train their AI models
  • AI request logs are automatically deleted by our provider within 7 days
  • We maintain a Data Processing Agreement with our AI provider that includes standard contractual clauses for data protection

AI Accuracy: Kit's responses are AI-generated and may not always be accurate. Always verify important information, especially regarding grades, deadlines, and academic requirements. Kit is a study companion, not a replacement for official academic resources.

Automated Decision-Making: Kit provides recommendations, grade projections, and study suggestions based on your data. These are informational tools to assist your academic planning—we do not make any automated decisions that produce legal effects or similarly significant effects on you. All academic decisions remain entirely yours.

Cloud Infrastructure

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers that comply with industry security standards. All data is encrypted and access is strictly controlled.

Educational Records

StudyKit stores educational information including grades and academic schedules. While we are not an educational institution subject to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), we treat your academic data with the same level of care:

  • Your grades and academic records are private to you
  • We do not share your academic data with schools, employers, or other third parties
  • You maintain full control over your educational information

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: View all your personal data within the app
  • Portability: Request an export of your data by contacting us
  • Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information at any time
  • Withdraw Consent: Disable cloud sync, revoke device permissions, or opt-out of analytics

To exercise these rights, use the in-app settings or contact us at the email below.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

  • Your personal data is removed from our active systems immediately
  • Encrypted backup copies are automatically purged within 7 days
  • Anonymized analytics data may be retained for statistical purposes

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law. This notification will include the nature of the breach, the types of information involved, and steps you can take to protect yourself.

Third-Party Links

Kit may provide links to external websites or resources in its responses. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the App, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland:

  • We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for transfers to countries without adequate data protection
  • You may request a copy of these safeguards by contacting us
  • Our legal basis for processing includes: contract performance, legitimate interests, and consent where applicable

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information held by us and our service providers
  • Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share your data for cross-context behavioral advertising)
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

California Minors: If you are a California resident under 18 years old, you may request removal of content or information you have publicly posted. Contact us to make such a request. Note that removal does not ensure complete erasure from all systems or backups.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at contact@studykit.education. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

Other State Privacy Rights

Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws—including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon, and others—have similar rights to those described in the California section above. To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at contact@studykit.education.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Providing notice within the App for significant changes

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: contact@studykit.education

StudyKit Inc.
United States