Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Sapling ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- •Account information (name, email address) via Google OAuth sign-in
- •Course names, syllabus text, and assignment information you paste or upload
- •Documents and PDFs you upload to your document library
- •Messages sent in study room chats
- •Feedback and bug reports you submit
Information generated through your use of the Service:
- •Knowledge graph data (concepts studied, mastery scores, session history)
- •Quiz responses and performance data
- •Flashcard ratings and review history
- •Tutoring session transcripts
Information collected automatically:
- •Basic usage data and session metadata to maintain and improve the Service
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- •Provide and personalize the Service, including updating your knowledge graph and generating AI content tailored to your performance
- •Enable study room and social features, including anonymized class-wide insights
- •Process and respond to feedback and issue reports
- •Maintain the security and integrity of the Service
3. Google OAuth and Calendar
If you sign in with Google or connect your Google Calendar, we receive access tokens to authenticate you and, if you grant calendar access, to read and write assignment data. We do not access any Google data beyond what is necessary to provide the features you enable. You can revoke this access at any time through your Google account settings.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- •Service providers: We use Supabase (database), Google Gemini (AI processing), and similar infrastructure providers. These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies.
- •Study rooms: Your display name, avatar, and knowledge graph data are visible to other members of study rooms you join. Class-wide data shared with other users is anonymized.
- •Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by submitting a request through the app's feedback tool.
6. Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections and access-controlled database infrastructure via Supabase. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
Sapling is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please email us at careers@saplinglearn.com and we will take steps to delete it.
8. Job Applicants
If you apply for a position at Sapling, we collect the information you submit through our application form, including your name, email address, phone number, LinkedIn profile URL, and resume. This data is used solely to evaluate your application and communicate with you about the hiring process. We do not share applicant data with third parties outside of our core infrastructure providers. If your application is unsuccessful, we may retain your information for up to 12 months in case a suitable role arises. You may request deletion of your applicant data at any time by emailing careers@saplinglearn.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the date at the top of this page.
10. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at careers@saplinglearn.com.