Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Welcome to STRIKE ("STRIKE", "we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the STRIKE academic workspace hub.

This page is provided as a practical policy draft for STRIKE and is not legal advice. You should have a qualified professional review it before relying on it for production use.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information generated while using STRIKE, including:

Account details such as username, password credentials, major, and course list.
Study session details such as room check-ins, checkout times, study topics, session type, and study duration.
Campus location signals used to confirm whether you are near a supported study room.
Friend requests, group study requests, messages, and other collaboration activity.
Room feedback such as noise level, busyness, and optional comments.
Basic usage analytics used to improve reliability, safety, and product quality.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to operate STRIKE, including to:

Authenticate accounts and maintain secure sessions.
Show live study room activity, occupancy, and relevant classmates or friends.
Verify room check-ins using campus location information.
Support friend requests, group study coordination, messaging, and notifications.
Calculate study history, rankings, milestones, and analytics.
Prevent misuse, troubleshoot issues, and improve the Service.

3. Location Information

STRIKE uses location-based checks to confirm whether a user is near a supported study space before checking in. Location information is used for room access, session pause/resume behavior, and campus activity features. STRIKE is designed for campus study spaces and should not be used for continuous personal tracking.

4. Messages and Social Features

Messages, friend requests, and group study requests may be stored so users can coordinate study sessions. Users are responsible for the content they send through STRIKE.

5. Data Storage and Service Providers

STRIKE may use hosting, database, authentication, analytics, and infrastructure providers to operate the Service. These providers process information only as needed to support STRIKE's functionality and reliability.

6. Data Retention

We keep account, session, message, and analytics records for as long as needed to provide the Service, maintain study history, improve safety, or comply with applicable obligations. You may request deletion of your account or data using the contact information below.

7. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including secure communication protocols, access controls, and password protection practices. No online service can guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices

You can choose what information to add to your profile, whether to join collaborative sessions, and whether to use messaging or friend features. You can also request data deletion or ask questions about your information.

9. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, contact STRIKE support at strikeusercontact@gmail.com.