Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sidequest ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using Sidequest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Email Address: Used for account identification and communication
Demographic Information: Age, location (city and state), and gender to match you with relevant opportunities
Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your profile
Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe for subscription services (we do not store your full payment details)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our service, we may automatically collect:

Device information (browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
IP address and general location data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform and match you with relevant study opportunities
Communication: To send you promotional emails, newsletters, updates about new opportunities, and important service-related communications
Personalization: To customize your experience and show you opportunities that match your profile
Account Management: To manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support
Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Email Communications and Marketing

By providing your email address and using our service, you expressly consent to receive promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications from us. These communications may include:

New study opportunities that match your profile
Promotional offers and updates about our service
Newsletters and educational content
Service updates and announcements

You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us at joinsidequestteam@gmail.com. Please note that even if you opt-out, we may still send you important service-related communications (such as account updates or security notifications).

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, payment processing, analytics)
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

We do not share your personal information with study providers or third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) and is encrypted in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt-Out: Opt-out of promotional emails at any time
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at joinsidequestteam@gmail.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as study registration pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: joinsidequestteam@gmail.com

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