1.What we collect
What we collect depends on whether you use the app as a guest or with an account:
- As a guest: your display name, the character you choose, and your study goal (if you write one). Most of this is stored right in your browser.
- With an account: your email address, plus your name and profile photo if you sign in with Google.
- Study data: study time, number of pomodoro sessions, study streak, and rooms you've joined.
- Messages: chat messages in private rooms, and the content of any abuse reports you send.
- Technical data: browser type, device, IP address and error logs, used to keep the app stable and prevent spam.
2.How we use your data
Only for the following:
- Running study rooms: showing characters, syncing timers, saving study streaks.
- Keeping things safe: preventing spam, detecting bots, handling abuse reports.
- Improving the app: looking at aggregated, anonymous statistics, such as how many people come back after a week.
- Sending emails you asked for: sign-in links, study reminders, and the newsletter if you subscribe. Unsubscribe anytime.
3.Who can see your information
People in your room see your character, display name, status (studying, on a break, dozing off), and the status message and goal you choose to show. When they click your tile, they also see your study streak.
Your email is never shown to other users. People who are reported never learn who reported them.
4.Sharing with third parties
We only share data with the services that help the app run, such as hosting, sign-in and email delivery, and only the data they need. We also share data with authorities when required by law.
5.How long we keep it
- Chat messages: deleted automatically when the room closes.
- Account and study data: kept until you delete your account. After that, it is permanently deleted within 30 days.
- Abuse reports: kept for up to 180 days to handle them and prevent repeat abuse.
- Technical logs: kept for up to 30 days.
6.Your rights
You can view, download, correct or delete your data. Most of this can be done right on the My stuff page. For anything else, message us through the Contact page and we'll respond within 30 days.
7.Young users
Study Paws is for people aged 13 and older. If you're a parent and believe your child shared information before they were old enough, contact us and we'll delete it.
9.When this policy changes
If there are important changes, we'll let you know in the app and by email (if you have an account) at least 14 days before they take effect.