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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Course Companion ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our AI-powered study assistant for Australian law students.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication details through our authentication provider.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the Service, including chat conversations, study materials you submit, and feature usage patterns.

Payment Information

Payment details are processed securely by our payment provider. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.

Technical Data

We collect device information, browser type, IP address, and other technical data to improve our Service and ensure security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the Service
  • Process your AI-assisted study requests
  • Manage your account and subscription
  • Communicate with you about the Service
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Analyse usage patterns to improve our AI models

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Course Companion:

Clerk (Authentication)

We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk processes your login credentials and authentication data. See Clerk's Privacy Policy.

Stripe (Payments)

We use Stripe to process payments. Stripe handles your payment card details securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

OpenRouter (AI Processing)

We use OpenRouter to process AI requests. Your study materials and chat messages are sent to OpenRouter's AI models for processing. See OpenRouter's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Chat history and study materials are retained to provide continuity in your learning. You may request deletion of your data at any time. Following account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how you use the Service. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Course Companion is designed for university students and is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside Australia where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with Australian privacy law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@coursecompanion.ai

13. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au