Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to HazelNote. This Privacy Policy explains how free-ed ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use HazelNote ("the Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using the Service:

CategoryExamples
Account InformationName, email address, password
Study ContentPDFs, text, voice recordings, YouTube URLs
Generated ContentNotes, flashcards, quizzes, study sets
Payment InformationBilling details (processed by Stripe)
CommunicationsSupport inquiries, feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs
  • Cookies: Authentication tokens, preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Process uploaded content to generate study materials
  • Create and manage your account
  • Store and organize your study sets
  • Enable features like flashcards, quizzes, and podcasts
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
  • Train and improve AI models
  • Send service-related notifications
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

4. AI Processing and Content

We use Google's Gemini AI to process your content. Your uploaded content may be used to generate study materials and improve our AI processing capabilities.

Note: We anonymize content before using it for AI training. Personal information is removed.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on:

  • Firebase servers (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Our hosting infrastructure
  • Third-party service provider servers

We implement security measures including:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption at rest for sensitive data
  • Secure authentication (password hashing)
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and monitoring

6. Your Rights and Choices

You can:

  • Access and update your information through account settings
  • Request deletion of specific study sets or your entire account
  • Request an export of your data in JSON or PDF format
  • Opt out of promotional emails

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hazelnote@free-ed.site