Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, institution affiliation, and other profile information you provide.

Research Data

We collect and process the research queries, hypotheses, documents, and other content you submit to our platform for analysis.

Usage Information

We collect information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Providing Services

We use your information to provide AI-powered research analysis, generate insights, and deliver the core functionality of SciQuery.

Improving Our Platform

We analyze usage patterns and feedback to enhance our AI models, improve accuracy, and develop new features.

Communication

We may send you service updates, research insights, and important account information. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
AES-256 encryption for data at rest
Regular security audits and penetration testing
SOC 2 Type II compliance
Multi-factor authentication options
Regular automated backups with encryption

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information or research data to third parties.

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform, such as cloud hosting providers and AI model providers, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Portability: Export your research data in standard formats
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sciquery.com or through your account settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Account information: Until account deletion
Research data: Until you delete it or close your account
Usage logs: 2 years for service improvement
Billing information: 7 years for tax and legal compliance

7. International Data Transfers

SciQuery operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform. Your continued use of SciQuery after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@sciquery.com

Address: SciQuery Inc., 123 Research Ave, Science City, SC 12345

Data Protection Officer: dpo@sciquery.com