Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

StudySpace collects only the essential information needed to provide you with the best StudySpace finding experience:

• Device Information: Basic device identifiers for app functionality and crash reporting
• Course Schedule Data: Your class schedule that you voluntarily add to find available rooms
• Usage Analytics: Anonymous app usage patterns to improve features and performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively to enhance your StudySpace experience:

• Real-time Room Availability: Cross-reference your schedule with UTD's course database to show available StudySpaces
• Smart Notifications: Send timely reminders about upcoming classes and room availability
• Personalized Recommendations: Suggest StudySpaces based on your preferences and schedule
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to develop new features and fix bugs
• Customer Support: Provide technical assistance and respond to user feedback
• Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or app misuse

3. Data Sources & Integration

StudySpace integrates with legitimate educational data sources:

• UTD Course Database: Publicly available class schedules and room assignments via UTD Coursebook
• Campus Building Information: Public building hours, locations, and room capacities
• Supabase Backend: Secure cloud database for storing your preferences and schedule data
• Push Notification Services: Apple Push Notification Service (APNs)

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We are committed to protecting your privacy:

• No Selling: We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information
• No Advertising: StudySpace is ad-free and doesn't share data with advertising networks
• Limited Service Providers: We only share data with essential service providers (Supabase for database, Expo for app infrastructure) under strict privacy agreements
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information only when required by law or to protect user safety
• University Integration: Room availability data comes from public university sources, not private student information

5. Data Security & Storage

Your data security is paramount:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and at rest (AES-256)
• Secure Infrastructure: Data stored on Supabase's enterprise-grade, SOC 2 compliant servers
• Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols limit data access
• Regular Audits: Ongoing security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We collect and retain only the minimum data necessary for functionality

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Data Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
• Data Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
• Account Control: Modify or delete your schedule and preferences within the app
• Notification Management: Granular control over what notifications you receive and when

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

StudySpace is designed for college students and complies with children's privacy laws:

• Age Requirement: Users must be 13+ to use StudySpace
• No Targeted Collection: We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Parental Rights: Parents can request deletion of their child's data by contacting us
• Educational Use: StudySpace is designed specifically for educational purposes

8. International Users & Data Transfers

StudySpace primarily serves UTD students but may be accessed globally:

• Data Location: Data is stored in secure US-based servers (Supabase)
• Transfer Safeguards: International data transfers use appropriate safeguards
• Local Laws: We comply with applicable local privacy laws

9. Analytics & Cookies

We use minimal analytics to improve StudySpace:

• Anonymous Analytics: Usage patterns are collected without personal identifiers
• Crash Reporting: Automatic crash reports help us fix bugs quickly
• Performance Monitoring: Track app performance to ensure smooth operation
• Web Cookies: Minimal cookies for website functionality (this privacy policy page)

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect new features or legal requirements:

• Notification: Users will be notified of significant changes via app notification
• Effective Date: Changes take effect on the date posted
• Version History: Previous versions available upon request
• Continued Use: Using StudySpace after changes indicates acceptance

11. Contact Information

Questions about privacy? We're here to help: