Privacy Policy

Welcome to STUDO. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our platform. STUDO is operated from Belgium and complies with the GDPR and Belgian privacy legislation.

By using STUDO, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here. Don't agree? Then please don't use our services.

1. Who are we?

STUDO is a digital learning platform that helps students study more effectively. We are the data controller for your personal data.

2. What data do we collect?

2.1 Data you provide yourself

When creating an account or using STUDO you may share:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Password (securely hashed, never plain text)
• Profile info (optional)
• Study content you create (studosets, visualsets, notes)
• Feedback or support messages

2.2 Automatically collected data

While using STUDO we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device info
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of access

2.3 Data from third parties

Logging in via Google or Apple? Then we receive your name, email address, and profile picture as permitted by your settings. We do not have access to any other data from these services.

3. Why do we collect your data?

We use your data for:

4. How do we store your data?

Your data is securely stored on servers in the EU. We use standard security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transfers
• Secure password hashing (never plain text)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls determining who can view your data

We take security seriously, but no system is 100% watertight. Use a strong, unique password for your STUDO account.

5. How long do we retain your data?

Delete your account? We'll erase your personal data within 30 days. Some anonymised data may be retained for analytics.

6. Do we share your data?

We do not sell your data. We only share in these situations:

• Service providers: Trusted partners who help us run STUDO (hosting, email), bound by strict data agreements
• Legal obligations: If required by law or court order, or to protect our rights
• With your consent: If you explicitly agree to sharing

All external processors we use are GDPR-compliant and located in the EU or countries with adequate protection.

7. Cookies

STUDO uses cookies to keep you logged in and remember preferences. We use:

• landing.privacy.cookies.shared-types.essential
• landing.privacy.cookies.shared-types.preference
• landing.privacy.cookies.shared-types.analytics

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent STUDO from working properly.

8. Your rights under GDPR

As an EU user you have these rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Rectification: Have incorrect data corrected
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in an exportable format
• Object: Object to certain processing (e.g. marketing)
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

Want to exercise any of these rights? Email us at support@studo.study. We respond within 30 days.

9. Children's privacy

STUDO is intended for users aged 16+. Younger? Then you need permission from a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent.

If we discover we have collected data from someone under 16 without proper consent, we will delete it immediately. Parents can contact us at support@studo.study.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. For significant changes we'll let you know via email or an in-app notification. Check the "Last updated" date at the top.

Continuing to use STUDO after changes = agreement with the new policy.