Privacy Policy

info 1. Overview

Welcome to StudentShare ("we", "our", or "us"). StudentShare is Sierra Leone's premier student operating system and AI learning platform built specifically for university students across Fourah Bay College (FBC), IPAM, COMAHS, Njala University, and other higher education institutions.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our student community. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use the StudentShare mobile app, web application, and related services.

database 2. Information We Collect

To provide personalized study tools, syllabus-tailored AI tutoring, and grade tracking, we collect the following types of information:

• Account & Identity Data: Your name, student email address, campus/university affiliation, department, and degree program selected during account registration.
• Study & Usage Data: Course material downloads, saved past questions, GPA calculator inputs, and search queries within the study repository.
• AI Tutor Interactions: Prompt inputs, questions asked, and syllabus contexts provided to the 24/7 AI Study Tutor to generate step-by-step academic guidance.
• Technical & Device Info: Device model, operating system, IP address, and app usage logs to ensure smooth platform performance and error diagnostics.

auto_awesome 3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly to enhance your academic experience and deliver StudentShare features:

• Providing access to relevant past examination questions, lecture slides, and course handouts for your specific university.
• Generating accurate, syllabus-matched AI explanations and practice questions through our AI Tutor.
• Calculating semester GPA and tracking academic target progress.
• Sending critical updates regarding new course resources, campus announcements, and platform updates.

lock 4. Security & Data Storage

We enforce industry-standard security protocols to keep your data safe. All user credentials and personal information are stored using encrypted backend database infrastructure (Supabase authentication with TLS/SSL encryption in transit).

We do not store plain-text passwords, and strict access controls prevent unauthorized personnel from viewing private user data or chat logs.

handshake 5. Data Sharing & Non-Commercial Guarantee

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade student personal data to third parties. Your information is never monetized for commercial advertising.

We may only share aggregated, non-identifiable statistical data (such as total study sessions across Sierra Leone campuses) to showcase student academic engagement.

verified_user 6. Your Rights & Control

As a StudentShare user, you retain full ownership and control over your account data:

• Access & Export: You can view and update your profile information anytime in the app settings.
• Account Deletion: You have the right to request permanent deletion of your StudentShare account and associated data.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from promotional notifications while retaining essential account security notices.

mail 7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our support team: