Overview
Must Material ("we", "our", or "the platform") is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect (and more importantly, what we don't collect), how it is used, and your rights as a user.
Must Material is designed with privacy at its core. We require no sign-up, collect no personal data from visitors, and have no interest in tracking student activity.
Information We Collect
Because Must Material does not require registration or login, we collect very minimal information. The limited data that may be collected is as follows:
| Data Type | Why Collected | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Server access logs (IP address, browser type, page visited) | Standard server operation and security | Automatically deleted per host policy |
| Content submitted via Upload | Publishing study materials on the platform | Until removed by us or contributor |
| Contact form submissions | Responding to inquiries | As long as needed to resolve the query |
We do not sell, share, or monetize any of this information.
Information We Do NOT Collect
To be completely transparent, Must Material does not collect or store any of the following:
- Names, email addresses, or any personal identifiers from visitors
- User accounts, profiles, or login credentials
- Location data, device identifiers, or browsing history
- Payment information (the platform is entirely free)
- Behavioral data, click patterns, or usage profiles
- Any data from or about children specifically
When you visit Must Material, you remain completely anonymous. We cannot identify who you are from your visit.
User-Uploaded Content
Must Material allows students to submit study materials through our Upload feature. When you voluntarily submit materials, please be aware that:
- Submitted materials may be displayed publicly on the platform after peer review
- We may attribute contributions with a badge or acknowledgment (without requiring identifying information)
- Any personal information voluntarily included in a submitted document is your responsibility to manage
- Submitted materials can be requested for removal by contacting us
Please do not include sensitive personal information (such as your full name, contact details, or school ID) in study documents you upload.
Third-Party Services
Must Material is hosted on Vercel. As with any hosted service, Vercel's infrastructure may collect standard server logs as part of normal operations. Please refer to Vercel's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle infrastructure-level data.
Any external links on Must Material lead to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before engaging with them.
Children's Privacy
Must Material is designed for students of all ages, including children. Because we do not collect any personal information from any visitor, our platform is inherently safe for use by minors.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If a parent or guardian believes their child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will remove it.
Your Rights
Although we collect very little data, you retain the following rights regarding any information you may have voluntarily shared with us:
- Right to access — You can request information about any data we may hold about you
- Right to deletion — You can request removal of any data or content you submitted
- Right to correction — You can request correction of any inaccurate information
- Right to withdraw consent — You can withdraw any consent you've given us at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Continued use of Must Material after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Must Material handles data, please reach out through our Contact page. We are committed to responding promptly and transparently.