Privacy Policy
Welcome to Study With Ona. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or use studywithona.com.
1. Who We Are
Study With Ona is an online learning platform focused on bioinformatics and data science content, operated and managed from the United States. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at info.etokley@gmail.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly:
- Your name and email address when you create an account
- Your profile information including bio, occupation, and university
- Comments you post on articles
- Any other information you choose to add to your profile
Information collected automatically:
- Login session data to keep you signed in
- Basic usage data such as which articles you have liked or bookmarked
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your profile and activity on the platform
- Send you transactional emails such as account verification, password reset, and other account-related notifications
- Improve the platform and user experience
- Ensure the security of the platform
We do not send marketing or promotional emails. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies only. These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are used for:
- Keeping you logged in during your session
- Protecting forms against security threats (CSRF protection)
We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate the platform:
- Google OAuth — allows you to sign in using your Google account. If you use this option, Google's privacy policy applies to the data they collect.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) — used to host the platform and store uploaded files such as profile photos. AWS processes data on our behalf and is bound by appropriate data protection agreements.
6. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on servers hosted by Amazon Web Services in the United States. We take reasonable technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info.etokley@gmail.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Study With Ona is open to users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info.etokley@gmail.com
Website: studywithona.com