Information we collect
We collect information you provide when creating an account, including your name, email address, and profile picture. We also record academic interactions such as quiz scores, subjects studied, XP earned, and study session durations to personalize your learning experience. This data helps us build features like study time analytics, performance tracking, and personalized quiz recommendations.
Automatic data collection
Like most web platforms, Scholix automatically collects certain technical data when you visit. This includes browser type, operating system, IP address, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps. We use this information for platform analytics, performance monitoring, and improving your overall experience. We use Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights for these purposes.
Third-party services
Scholix integrates with trusted third-party services to deliver its features:
- Supabase — Managed database, authentication, and file storage infrastructure
- Vercel — Hosting provider with built-in Web Analytics and Speed Insights
- Google Gemini AI — Powers our Placement Prefect resume analyzer and AI-based study tools
- Google AdSense — Provides non-intrusive advertising to keep the platform free for all students
Cookies and advertising
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Scholix and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on browsing activity. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms page.
Data retention and security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase's encrypted infrastructure with row-level security policies. We retain your academic history and account data only for as long as your account remains active. All connections use SSL/TLS encryption, and we implement multi-layered security protocols including secure API endpoints with session token verification to prevent unauthorized access to your study materials and personal information.
Your rights (GDPR and CCPA)
Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request the correction of inaccurate information
- Request the complete deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential data collection and personalized advertising
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at anunayarvind@gmail.com.
Children's privacy
Scholix does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal data on our platform, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to promptly remove such information from our systems.
Academic integrity
Scholix is an independent, student-led educational platform. While we provide study materials, previous year question papers, and exam preparation tools, we do not store or distribute any proprietary university content without authorization. We encourage all students to follow their institution's academic integrity guidelines and use Scholix as a supplementary learning resource.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: May 1, 2026