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Account Settings

Account Settings

Managing Your Account

Learn how to customize your Voice Scholar experience, manage security settings, and update personal information.

Profile & Account Management

Customize your personal information, update communication preferences, and manage your login credentials.

Personal Information

Manage your personal details and profile preferences:

  • Update name, email, and profile picture
  • Edit your educational background
  • Manage subject areas and interests
  • Set your preferred language

Account Security

Manage login and security settings:

  • Change your password
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Manage connected accounts (Google, Apple)
  • Review login activity and sessions

Subscription & Billing

Manage your subscription plan, payment methods, and billing history.

Subscription Plan Management

You can view and change your current subscription plan at any time. To manage your subscription:

  1. Go to your Profile section
  2. Click on "Subscription" in the sidebar
  3. View your current plan, features, and usage limits
  4. Use the "Upgrade" or "Change Plan" button to switch plans
  5. Follow the guided process to confirm your selection

Upgrading from Free to Premium will take effect immediately. Downgrading will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

Payment Methods

You can add, update, or remove payment methods for your account. We support major credit cards and some regional payment options.

  • Add new payment methods in the "Payment Methods" section
  • Set a default payment method for automatic renewals
  • Update your card information if it's expired or changed
  • Update your billing address for accurate tax calculations

Billing History & Receipts

Access your billing history, including all past invoices and payment receipts. You can also download these for your records.

To access your billing history:

  1. Go to your Profile section
  2. Select "Subscription" in the sidebar
  3. Click on "Billing History" tab
  4. View a list of all transactions
  5. Click "Download" on any invoice to save it as a PDF

Notifications & Communication

Customize what notifications you receive and how you'd like to be contacted.

Platform Notifications

Control notifications within the Voice Scholar platform:

  • Transcription completion alerts
  • System announcements and updates
  • Study reminders and recommendations
  • Account and billing notifications

Email Preferences

Manage what emails you receive from Voice Scholar:

  • Newsletter and educational content
  • Product updates and new features
  • Special offers and promotions
  • Weekly study summaries and insights

Privacy & Data Management

Control your personal data, privacy settings, and manage stored content.

Privacy Controls

Manage how your data is used and what information is visible to others:

  • Control who can see your profile information
  • Manage your content visibility settings (private vs. shareable)
  • Review what data Voice Scholar collects and how it's used
  • Opt in or out of personalization and analytics

To access these settings, go to Profile → Settings → Privacy.

Data Deletion

You have control over the data and content stored in your account:

  • Delete individual audio files and transcriptions
  • Clear your usage history and analytics data
  • Request a complete data export of your account
  • Delete your entire account and associated data

Important: Deleting your account will permanently remove all your data and cannot be undone. Your subscription will be cancelled at the end of the current billing period.

Data Security

Understanding how your data is protected:

  • All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
  • Your lecture recordings are stored securely in ISO 27001 compliant data centers
  • We implement strict access controls on all user data
  • Regular security audits and compliance checks ensure your data stays safe

For more information, you can view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Common Account Actions

Quick guides for frequently performed account actions.

How to Change Your Password

  1. Go to your Profile page
  2. Click on "Settings"
  3. Select the "Security" tab
  4. Click "Change Password"
  5. Enter your current password
  6. Create and confirm your new password
  7. Click "Save Changes"

Use a strong, unique password that you don't use for other services.

How to Update Your Email

  1. Go to your Profile page
  2. Click on "Settings"
  3. Select the "Account" tab
  4. Click "Edit" next to your email address
  5. Enter your new email address
  6. Click "Save Changes"
  7. Verify your new email by clicking the link sent to that address

You must verify your new email address before the change takes effect.

How to Cancel Your Subscription

Steps to cancel:

  1. Go to your Profile page
  2. Select "Subscription" from the sidebar
  3. Click "Manage Subscription"
  4. Select "Cancel Subscription"
  5. Choose your reason for cancellation
  6. Click "Confirm Cancellation"
  7. You'll receive a confirmation email

What happens after cancellation:

  • You'll retain access to premium features until the end of your current billing period
  • You won't be charged again after cancellation
  • Your account will automatically transition to the Free tier at the end of the billing period
  • Your data and uploaded files will remain accessible within Free tier limits
  • You can resubscribe at any time

Need More Help?

If you have any questions about your account settings or need personalized assistance, our support team is here to help.

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