Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 26, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to StudyShelf. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information when you use our platform, services, applications, and digital resources.
By accessing or using StudyShelf, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Institution Information
- Department and Faculty Information
- Country and Location Data
b. Account Information
- Login Credentials
- Account Preferences
- User Type (User or Publisher)
- Profile Details
c. Transaction Information
- Payment References
- Wallet Transactions
- Book Purchases
- Payout Records
- Subscription and Earnings Data
d. Technical Information
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Access Logs and Usage Analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process payments and transactions
- Provide access to digital books and academic materials
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Send notifications, receipts, and updates
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Payment & Financial Information
StudyShelf may use third-party payment providers to process transactions securely. We do not store your full card details on our servers.
Payment processors may collect and process financial information according to their own privacy policies and security standards.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
However, we may share limited information with:
- Payment service providers
- Email and notification providers
- Academic partners and institutions
- Publishers where necessary for book distribution
- Law enforcement agencies when legally required
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Despite our efforts, no internet-based system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Maintain transaction records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce platform policies
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request a copy of your stored data
9. Cookies & Analytics
StudyShelf may use cookies and analytics tools to improve platform functionality, remember user preferences, and monitor platform performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.
10. Children's Privacy
StudyShelf is intended for readers, researchers, institutions, and publishers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will become effective immediately upon publication on this page.
Continued use of StudyShelf after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the StudyShelf support team.
