ResearcherOS

1. Introduction

ResearchOS ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Account information (name, email address, password)
Profile information (institution, bio, profile photo)
Research content (documents, notes, citations, papers)
Communications (support emails, feedback)

Information collected automatically:

Usage data (features used, time spent, clicks)
Device information (browser type, operating system)
Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
To process transactions and send related information
To personalize your experience and AI-powered features
To send service-related communications (account updates, security alerts)
To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
To comply with legal obligations

4. AI and Your Data

ResearchOS uses AI to power features such as writing assistance, citation suggestions, and literature reviews. When you use these features, relevant portions of your document content may be processed by our AI systems. We do not use your research content to train shared AI models without your explicit consent. AI processing is performed solely to provide the requested features.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

With collaborators you explicitly invite to your research projects
With service providers who assist us in operating the platform (under data processing agreements)
When required by law or to protect rights and safety
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encryption at rest, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@researchos.app.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to authenticate sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@researchos.app.