Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LectureNotes.io ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our lecture capture service, including our website and browser extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture when you create an account
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store full card details
• Lecture Content: Transcripts, notes, and screenshots you choose to capture
• User-Generated Content: Flashcards, quizzes, and study materials you create

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, study time, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed

2.3 Browser Extension Data

Our browser extension captures:

• Video captions and transcripts from lecture videos you choose to record
• Screenshots of lecture slides (only when you initiate recording)
• Audio for transcription (only when captions are unavailable and you consent)

Important: The extension only activates when you explicitly start a capture session. We do not passively monitor or record your browsing activity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our lecture capture service
• Generate AI-powered notes, summaries, and study materials
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related communications
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. AI Processing

We use artificial intelligence (including services from Google and Anthropic) to:

• Transcribe lecture audio
• Generate study notes and summaries
• Create flashcards and quiz questions
• Extract text from slides (OCR)
• Power the AI tutor feature

Your lecture content may be processed by these AI services. We have data processing agreements in place with our AI providers, and your content is not used to train their models.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate (hosting, payment processing, AI services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your lecture content and account data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your data at any time through your account settings. Upon account deletion, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Export your data
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@lecturenotes.io or through your account settings.

9. Children's Privacy

LectureNotes.io is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and functionality. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@lecturenotes.io
• Website: lecturenotes.io/contact