Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 31, 2026
Your Privacy Matters
We collect only essential data needed to operate the platform. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address
- Username
- Full name (optional)
- Profile avatar (optional)
Content You Provide
- Papers you upload
- Comments and discussions
- Votes and ratings
- Bookmarks
Usage Information
- Pages you visit
- Papers you view
- Search queries
- Browser type and version
- IP address (anonymized)
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Create and manage your account
- Process your uploads and content
- Send you notifications (if enabled)
- Improve and optimize the platform
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Respond to support requests
- Analyze usage patterns and trends (aggregated data only)
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Public Information
Papers you upload, comments you post, and your username are publicly visible to all users.
Service Providers
We use trusted third-party services for hosting (Vercel), database (Supabase), and analytics. These providers have access only to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Database backups and redundancy
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use the platform
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Object to certain data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at syntheticscolarai@gmail.com
Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:
- Your personal information is deleted within 30 days
- Papers you uploaded remain (anonymized) for research continuity
- Comments are anonymized or deleted based on your preference
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: syntheticscolarai@gmail.com
General contact: Contact Form