Privacy Policy

At Idappaccayata, LLC (d/b/a civstudy), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address and authentication credentials when you create an account
• Learning Data: Your flashcard progress, review history, and learning preferences
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through our payment provider (Stripe)

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve our service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the civstudy learning platform
• Track your learning progress and optimize spaced repetition scheduling
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Send you service updates and notifications (with your consent)
• Process billing and payments
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us provide our service (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics)
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

4. Analytics and Tracking

We use analytics services (such as PostHog) to understand how users interact with civstudy. These services collect anonymized usage data to help us improve the platform. For users in the EU/EEA/UK, we obtain consent before enabling non-essential tracking.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security monitoring
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Learning progress data is retained to maintain your spaced repetition schedule. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your account information
• Export your learning data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Withdraw consent for cookies and tracking (where applicable)

8. Children's Privacy

civstudy is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through our service.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@civstudy.com