Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how StudyThorne ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://www.studythorne.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information our tools do not collect

Our GPA Calculator, Word Counter, Citation Generator, Study Timer, Unit Converter and Grade Average Calculator all run entirely in your web browser. Grades, essay text, citation details, and any other information you enter is used only to display a result to you and is never transmitted to, or stored on, our servers.

2. Information we do collect

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including IP address and approximate location, browser and device type, pages visited and time spent on the Site, and referring website. If you use our contact form, we collect the name, email, and message you voluntarily submit, solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site, remember basic preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Google AdSense and third-party advertising

We intend to use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info. We do not have access to or control over the cookies used by third-party advertisers.

5. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand page usage, as described below.

6. How we use information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our tools
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To monitor and analyze usage trends and traffic patterns
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
• To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense and similar networks

7. Data sharing and disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, or when required by law.

8. Data retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry. Automatically collected technical data is retained for a limited period for security and analytics purposes.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to opt out of certain data processing or targeted advertising. Contact us at hello@studythorne.com to exercise these rights. Residents of the EU/EEA, UK, and California may have specific additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA respectively.

10. Children's privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. We recognize many of our visitors are students, including those under 18; we do not require any account creation or personal information to use our tools.

11. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date.

13. Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to hello@studythorne.com.