Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Institution affiliation (optional)
• Password (encrypted and hashed)

Usage Information

To improve our service, we collect:

• Analysis metadata (word count, detection results, timestamps)
• Usage patterns and feature utilization
• Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Performance metrics and error logs

Content Submitted for Analysis

Text content submitted for AI detection is processed temporarily and is not permanently stored. Content is automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours of analysis.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide AI detection services and analyze submitted content
• Maintain and improve our detection algorithms
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send important service updates and security notifications
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

4. Data Security

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

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure data centers with SOC 2 compliance
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Automated backup and disaster recovery systems

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@studentaidetector.com

6. Educational Privacy Compliance

StudentAIDetector is designed to comply with educational privacy laws:

• FERPA Compliance: We protect educational records and student information according to FERPA requirements
• COPPA Compliance: We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
• Student Data Protection: Educational institutions maintain control over student data

7. International Users

If you're accessing our service from outside the United States:

• Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States
• We comply with applicable international privacy laws including GDPR
• EU users have additional rights under GDPR

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our service. Your continued use of StudentAIDetector after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: