Privacy Policy – StudyShare
Last updated: February 8, 2026
1. Introduction
StudyShare ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via contact forms, newsletters, or account registration):
- Name and email address (when you create an account)
- Profile information you choose to share
- Content you upload (documents, comments, feedback)
Non-Personal Information
We may collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and website usage through cookies and analytics tools:
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website and search terms used
- Device and browser characteristics
- Anonymous usage patterns for analytics
3. Use of Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process document uploads and manage user accounts
- Communicate with you if you contact us
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Send important updates about the platform (with your consent)
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Cookie Types: Essential cookies (required for site functionality), Analytics cookies (understand user behavior), and Performance cookies (improve site speed).
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating the website under strict confidentiality:
- Authentication services (Clerk) for secure login
- Cloud storage providers (Cloudflare R2) for file hosting
- Analytics platforms (PostHog, Vercel) to understand usage patterns
- Database services (Supabase) for data management
All third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies and security measures.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. We use industry-standard encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits to safeguard your information.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data held by us. To exercise these rights:
- Access: View what data we have about you
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Contact us through the platform to submit any data-related requests.
8. Children's Privacy
StudyShare is designed for O-Level students and educational use. While we welcome students of all ages, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. International Users
If you are accessing StudyShare from outside Sri Lanka, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in servers located in different countries. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the platform's support channels.
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your information.