CourseLogic Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [INSERT LAUNCH DATE] Last Updated: April 9, 2026

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1. Introduction

CourseLogic ("we," "our," or "us") operates the CourseLogic application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using CourseLogic, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
  • Course information: Course names, professor names, exam dates, and semester details you enter into the app.
  • Uploaded files: PDFs, PowerPoint files, Word documents, and images (syllabi, textbook pages, professor slides, study guides, handwritten notes) that you upload to the Service.
  • Communications: Messages you send to our AI Tutor, feedback you submit, and support requests you make.
  • Payment information: Billing details collected and processed by our payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Pages and features accessed, time spent in the app, study session duration, flashcard interactions, and quiz results.
  • Device information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and app version.
  • Log data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and local storage to keep you logged in and remember your preferences.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Authentication providers: If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email address from that provider.
  • Affiliate partners: If you purchase a textbook through a link in our app, our affiliate partner (e.g., Amazon, VitalSource) may confirm that a purchase occurred. We do not receive your payment details from these partners.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide the Service: Process your uploaded files, generate AI study materials, power the AI Tutor, and display your study schedule and progress.
  • Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to fix bugs, improve features, and develop new functionality. We do not use your uploaded course content to train AI models without your explicit consent.
  • Communicate with you: Send exam reminders, study nudges, and important account notifications. You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time in Settings.
  • Process payments: Manage your subscription through Stripe.
  • Comply with legal obligations: Retain records as required by applicable law.

What We Do NOT Do With Your Data

  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
  • We do not share your uploaded course files with other users.
  • We do not use your uploaded textbook content for any purpose other than generating your personal study materials within the Service.
  • We do not use your data to train AI models without your explicit opt-in consent.

4. Your Uploaded Course Materials

When you upload a syllabus, professor slides, textbook PDF, or study guide, that content is:

  • Stored in encrypted cloud storage accessible only to your account.
  • Processed by our AI provider (Anthropic) solely to generate your study materials. Anthropic's data handling is governed by their privacy policy at anthropic.com/privacy.
  • Never shared with other CourseLogic users.
  • Deleted from our servers within 30 days of account deletion, except where retention is required by law.

Textbook uploads: By uploading a textbook PDF, you represent that you legally own or have authorized access to that content. CourseLogic does not verify ownership but reserves the right to terminate accounts where infringement is reported.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (Supabase for database and storage, Anthropic for AI processing, OpenAI for text embeddings, LlamaParse for document extraction, Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting). Each is contractually bound to protect your data.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of CourseLogic, our users, or the public.
  • Business transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to you.

6. Data Retention

  • Active accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active.
  • Deleted accounts: Account data and uploaded files are deleted within 30 days of account deletion.
  • Archived courses: Archived course data is retained until you permanently delete it or delete your account.
  • Payment records: Retained for 7 years as required by financial regulations.

7. Children's Privacy

CourseLogic is intended for college and university students who are 17 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with their information, please contact us at [privacy@courselogic.com].

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Portability: Request an export of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Opt-out of notifications: Manage notification preferences in Settings → Notifications.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [privacy@courselogic.com]. We will respond within 30 days.

California residents: You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

EU/UK residents: If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
  • Encryption of data at rest in our database and file storage
  • Row-level security on all database tables (your data is only accessible to your account)
  • Regular security reviews of our codebase and infrastructure

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we use commercially reasonable efforts to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services, including textbook retailers (Amazon, VitalSource, Apple Books, Google Play Books). These links may include affiliate codes that allow us to earn a commission if you make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email and/or by displaying a prominent notice in the app at least 14 days before the change takes effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

CourseLogic Email: [privacy@courselogic.com] Website: [courselogic.com/privacy]

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