Privacy Policy

    Last updated: March 2026

    SAT Study Hub ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our SAT preparation platform.

    1. Information We Collect

    • Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
    • Profile data: target SAT score, exam date, grade level, and study preferences you provide during onboarding.
    • Usage data: practice test scores, drill results, study time, feature usage, and progress metrics.
    • Device information: browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for analytics and service improvement.
    • We do NOT collect financial information directly — all payments are processed securely through Stripe.

    2. How We Use Your Information

    • To provide and personalize your SAT preparation experience, including adaptive practice tests and score predictions.
    • To track your progress, generate study plans, and provide performance analytics.
    • To send study reminders, streak alerts, and exam countdown notifications (if enabled).
    • To improve our platform through aggregated, anonymized usage analytics.
    • To communicate important account and service updates.

    3. Data Sharing

    • We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
    • Service providers: We use Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), and Stripe (payments) who process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.

    4. Data Security

    • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
    • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and never stored in plain text.
    • We conduct regular security audits and follow OWASP best practices.
    • Access to production data is restricted to authorized personnel with multi-factor authentication.

    5. Your Rights

    • Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
    • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
    • Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data.
    • Export: Download your progress data, test history, and study analytics.
    • Opt-out: Disable notifications, analytics cookies, and marketing communications at any time.

    6. Children's Privacy

    • SAT Study Hub is designed for students aged 13 and older.
    • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
    • If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us for immediate deletion.

    7. Cookies & Tracking

    • Essential cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality.
    • Analytics cookies: Used to understand how students use the platform (can be disabled).
    • We do NOT use advertising cookies or tracking pixels.
    • You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

    8. Data Retention

    • Active accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active.
    • Deleted accounts: All personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion.
    • Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for research and platform improvement.

    9. Changes to This Policy

    • We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email and an in-app notification.
    • Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    10. Contact Us

    • For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: privacy@satstudyhub
    • You may also reach us through the Contact page on our website.