Introduction
AI Studdy Buddy ('we', 'our', 'us') is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially students and minors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and applicable Indian laws.
Information We Collect
We collect the following data to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, age/grade, gender (optional), region/state — collected during registration.
- Educational Data: Board (CBSE/ICSE), grade, stream (Science/Commerce), study progress, test scores, and topic performance.
- Chat Data: Conversations with AI Studdy Buddy are stored to provide personalized learning recommendations, track progress, and improve AI accuracy.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent studying — to improve user experience.
We collect this data solely for better academic performance and personalized learning.
What We Do NOT Collect or Store
- We do NOT store any payment card details, bank information, or UPI IDs. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways.
- We do NOT collect biometric data.
- We do NOT collect location data beyond the state/region you provide during signup.
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for:
- Providing personalized AI tutoring and study recommendations
- Tracking academic progress and identifying weak topics
- Generating daily study plans based on your performance
- Improving AI accuracy based on aggregated (anonymized) usage patterns
- Sending important updates about your account or our service
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure cloud servers. We implement industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information. Chat conversations with AI Studdy Buddy are stored securely and are accessible only to you through your account.
Data Sharing
We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared only:
- With AI service providers (OpenAI) for processing your study queries — no personal identifiers are sent
- If required by Indian law or court order
- To protect the safety of our users
Children's Privacy
Our service is designed for students aged 10-18. For users under 18, we recommend parental guidance during registration. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 10 without parental consent.
Your Rights (Under DPDP Act 2023)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data stored with us
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at aistuddybuddy3@gmail.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For privacy-related queries:
Email: aistuddybuddy3@gmail.com
Website: www.aistuddybuddy.com