Thank you for using the Scholarly mobile application (“Scholarly“). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access and use our application. By using Scholarly, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 

Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use Scholarly, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. We may also collect information from your user account or profile, including your username and profile picture.

1.2 Usage and Device Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your use of Scholarly and the device you use to access it. This information may include your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, language preferences, and other usage statistics.

1.3 Course Preferences and Interests

In order to provide you with personalized content and recommendations, we may collect information about your course preferences and interests. This may include the courses you have viewed, bookmarked, or enrolled in, as well as your feedback and ratings.

Use of Information

2.1 Personalization and Improvements

We use the information we collect to personalize your experience on Scholarly, including providing you with tailored course recommendations, content, and features. We may also use the information to improve the quality and functionality of our application, develop new features, and conduct research and analysis.

2.2 Communication

We may use your contact information to communicate with you about Scholarly, including sending you service-related announcements, updates, and promotional materials. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

2.3 Aggregated Data

We may aggregate and anonymize the information we collect to create statistical and analytical insights. These aggregated insights do not identify you personally and may be used for any lawful purpose.

Sharing of Information

3.1 Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers to perform various functions on our behalf. These service providers may have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or prevent fraud or illegal activity.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction involving Scholarly, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Scholarly is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will promptly delete the information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy within the application or by other means of communication. Your continued use of Scholarly after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [insert contact information]. We will endeavor to respond to your inquiries and requests in a timely manner.

Please note that this Privacy Policy only applies to the information collected by Scholarly and does not cover the practices of third-party websites or services that may be linked to or integrated with our application. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing them with your personal information.

By using Scholarly, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using Scholarly.