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Dev Notes (ITER Study Website) • Last Updated: August 3, 2026
Google API Services User Data Policy Disclosure

Dev Notes's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We process Google user data strictly to authenticate users and personalize study resources. We do not sell or share Google user data with third parties for advertising or tracking.

1. Overview & Purpose

Welcome to Dev Notes (also referred to as the "ITER Study Website"), an open-source educational platform developed and maintained by student contributors under GDGoC ITER (Google Developer Groups On Campus - ITER).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, log in via Google OAuth, and access study materials. We are committed to maintaining user trust and keeping your data private, safe, and secure.


2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information necessary to deliver a personalized academic resource platform:

A. Google Account Information (OAuth)

When you sign in using Google authentication, Google requests your explicit permission to share basic profile information with Dev Notes. We receive:

  • Full Name: Used to personalize your account profile and UI greeting.
  • Email Address: Used as your unique account identifier and for authentication.
  • Profile Picture URL: Displayed in the app header and profile menu.
  • Google Unique User ID: Used to safely identify your account session.
B. Profile & Academic Preferences

Information provided during onboarding or profile editing:

  • Registration / SOA Student ID (optional)
  • Current Academic Semester / Branch selection
  • Saved bookmarks and favorite study notes
  • Theme and display preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is processed strictly for legitimate educational and functional purposes:

Authenticate user identity and maintain secure login sessions.

Filter notes, question papers, and study resources according to your selected semester.

Save your bookmarked study files so you can quickly access them later.

Improve platform user experience, system performance, and accessibility.

Ensure website security, prevent spam, and protect against illegal activities.


4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Protections

No Selling or Monetization of Data

We never sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal data or Google user data to third parties, advertising networks, or data brokers.

Third-Party Infrastructure Services

We utilize trusted third-party cloud infrastructure providers strictly to host and run Dev Notes:

  • Supabase: Provides database and authentication infrastructure. User data is protected by Row-Level Security (RLS) policies.
  • Vercel: Hosts our application frontend and provides anonymous performance metrics.
  • Google OAuth API: Manages identity authentication securely without storing sensitive credentials on our server.

5. Data Security & Storage

We employ industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard user data. All network traffic between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS encryption.

Your data is retained only for as long as your account remains active or as required to provide you with access to Dev Notes.


6. Your Rights & Data Control

You retain full control over your personal information and Google account access:

Revoking Google OAuth Permissions

You can revoke Dev Notes' access to your Google Account at any time directly through your Google account security page:

Manage Google Account Permissions →
Requesting Account & Data Deletion

If you wish to delete your account, saved bookmarks, and profile information from our database permanently, please send an email request to gdgociter@gmail.com. We will process your request within 7 business days.


7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our platform or legal requirements. When updates are published, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.


8. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:

Dev Notes Team / GDGoC ITER

Email: gdgociter@gmail.com

Website: https://iter-study.vercel.app