Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use StudSpec, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication data provided through our identity provider (Clerk).
• Project Data: Information you enter about your construction project, including decisions, photos, budget items, contacts, meeting notes, questions, and documents.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our application, including pages visited, features used, and session duration.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type used to access our service.
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe or Apple In-App Purchase. We do not store your full credit card number.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Process your transactions and send related information.
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests.
• Power AI features such as photo analysis and Q&A (your data is sent to AI providers only when you explicitly use these features).
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to improve user experience.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our service (e.g., hosting, payment processing, authentication, AI processing).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on Microsoft Azure infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS, secure authentication, and regular security reviews.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Export your data in a portable format (PDF, CSV).
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@studspec.ai.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may use analytics tools to understand how our service is used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

StudSpec is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
privacy@studspec.ai