Privacy Policy

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name. If you sign in through Google or other social login providers, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from that provider.
• Uploaded Content: When you upload PDF files for analysis, we temporarily process and store those files to provide our Service (generating key topics, flashcards, and quizzes).
• Payment Information: When you purchase a subscription, payment is processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full payment details on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data in accordance with PCI-DSS standards. We only receive a transaction confirmation, last four digits of your card, and billing email from Stripe.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use the Service, such as pages visited, features used, and time spent.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process your uploaded PDFs and generate study materials
• Process payments and manage your subscription
• Send important service-related communications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

• Uploaded PDF files are processed to generate study content (key topics, flashcards, quizzes).
• Your files may be processed using third-party AI services to provide analysis. When sent to AI providers, files are transmitted securely and are not used by those providers to train their models.
• We do not read, review, or access your uploaded files for any purpose other than providing the Service.
• You may request deletion of your uploaded files at any time by contacting us.

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (stripe.com/privacy)
• Google: Social login / OAuth (policies.google.com/privacy)
• AI/LLM Providers: PDF analysis and content generation
• Vercel: Hosting (vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)

These providers only receive the minimum information necessary to perform their function.

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
• Uploaded Files: Retained temporarily for processing. Files are automatically deleted within 30 days of upload unless you request earlier deletion.
• Payment Records: Transaction records are retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication, and limited access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

Clutch is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Clutch is operated from Hong Kong. If you access the Service from outside Hong Kong, your information may be transferred to and processed in Hong Kong or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to such transfer and processing.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@clutchedu.com