1. Introduction
Lurna, Inc. ("Lurna," "we," "our," or "us") provides software and AI-powered learning tools that help users create notes, generate study materials, manage documents, and enhance educational outcomes.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, application, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:
- Email:
- Website:
3. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile details provided during registration (managed via Clerk).
- Institutional Details: Optional school, university, or organization affiliations.
- User Content: Study sets, notes, uploaded PDF documents, flashcards, course materials, written inputs, and queries submitted to AI tools.
- Support Communications: Correspondence and messages sent to Lurna customer support or feedback channels.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device & Connection Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and network information.
- Usage & Session Data: Pages visited, features utilized, study duration, interaction counts, error logs, and performance metrics (collected via Vercel Analytics & Speed Insights).
C. Information from Third-Party Integrations
- If you link third-party storage or authentication services, we receive the authorization tokens and profile metadata necessary to fulfill the requested feature.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following legitimate business and educational purposes:
- Account Management: Creating, maintaining, and securing user accounts.
- Service Delivery: Processing notes, rendering PDFs, and delivering AI study tools.
- AI Output Generation: Processing user prompts and document content to produce study guides, flashcards, and quizzes.
- Platform Operations: Improving feature performance, fixing bugs, and optimizing user interface UX.
- Communications: Sending transactional account notices, password resets, and critical service updates.
- Security & Compliance: Preventing unauthorized access, detecting fraud, and enforcing our Terms of Service.
Lurna does not sell personal information. We do not monetize user data or sell information to third-party advertisers.
5. AI Features and Data Processing
Lurna includes features powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models.
- Third-Party AI Processors: User prompts, study materials, and uploaded text are processed by vetted third-party AI infrastructure providers strictly to fulfill user requests in real time.
- No Model Training: We do not use your private notes, study materials, or personal data to train public or proprietary AI models.
- Accuracy Notice: AI-generated study outputs (quizzes, summaries, flashcards) are algorithmic tools designed for study assistance. Users should verify AI outputs against authoritative course materials.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Lurna utilizes cookies, web beacons, and browser local storage to maintain authenticated sessions, store study state, and analyze usage trends.
For detailed information regarding the types of cookies we place, third-party tools, and how to manage your cookie preferences, please review our .
7. Service Providers and Third Parties
We share information with trusted third-party service providers solely to operate and deliver the Services. Key providers include:
All service providers are bound by contractual confidentiality and data security obligations.
8. Educational Privacy Commitments
Lurna is dedicated to protecting student privacy and adhering to applicable educational regulations:
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): Where Lurna acts as a service provider to educational institutions, we process student educational records strictly under institution direction and FERPA guidelines.
- COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): Users under 13 may access Lurna only with verified parental, guardian, or educational institution consent.
- SOPIPA / State Student Privacy Laws: Lurna does not use student data for targeted advertising, profile building for commercial purposes, or unauthorized sale.
9. Data Security and Retention
- Security Safeguards: We employ technical, administrative, and physical safeguards—including HTTPS encryption in transit and secure database controls at rest—to protect your data.
- Data Retention: We retain personal information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide the Services, fulfill legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
10. Your Data Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate account information.
- Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and associated study data.
- Data Portability: Receive your user-generated content in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at .
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Lurna after modifications indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at:
- Email:
