Privacy Policy
How your information is collected, used and protected.
Last updated: August 2026
Overview
This policy explains what information Stead collects, why, and the choices you have. Stead is currently operated by its founders. We aim to collect as little as possible and to be clear about the rest.
Information we collect
- Account information - such as your name and email when you create an account.
- Content you add - the tasks, notes and course details you choose to store.
- Connected services - data from calendars or university systems you explicitly choose to connect.
- Technical information - basic details your browser sends, used to keep the service running and to understand what to improve.
How we use information
We use your information to provide the service, keep it secure, respond to you, and improve how the product works. We do not sell your personal information.
Connected services
When you connect a calendar or university system, we access only what's needed to show it in your dashboard, and only for as long as the connection is active. You can disconnect at any time.
Data retention
We keep your information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within a reasonable period, except where we're required to retain it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of storage or transmission is perfectly secure, but we work to keep your academic information private.
Your choices
You can access, correct or delete your information, and disconnect any connected service at any time from within the product.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some may affect how the product works.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the product evolves. When we make meaningful changes, we'll update the date above and, where appropriate, let you know.