Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2/5/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PaperLens (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our research paper analysis and verification platform. By accessing or using PaperLens, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Search queries and scientific claims submitted for verification.
  • Account information, such as name and email address, if you create an account.
  • Communication preferences, such as your opt-in for newsletters or notifications.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage patterns and search history.
  • Device information such as IP address, operating system, and browser type.
  • Cookies and tracking data to enhance your experience and analyze platform usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and respond to your research queries.
  • To improve the accuracy and relevance of search results using our natural language processing algorithms.
  • To maintain and enhance our services.
  • To send updates about your account or important service changes.
  • To understand usage patterns and improve user experience.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take data protection seriously and implement the following measures to safeguard your personal information:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Access controls to restrict unauthorized access.
  • Regular security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Despite these measures, no system can guarantee 100% security. We encourage you to use unique passwords and secure devices when using our services.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
  • Objection: Object to specific data processing activities.
  • Export: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@paperlens.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, in compliance with applicable laws.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Personalize your experience on our platform.
  • Understand user behavior to improve our services.
  • Analyze website traffic and performance.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.

7. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services. These include:

  • Academic paper database access: To provide relevant research results.
  • Analytics tools: To monitor and improve platform performance.
  • Authentication services: To facilitate secure login.

We ensure that these third parties adhere to strict data protection standards and do not use your information for any purposes beyond those specified by us.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Once no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

9. Children's Privacy

PaperLens is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at support@paperlens.com, and we will take steps to delete the information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant updates by posting a notice on our website or contacting you directly. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Thank you for trusting PaperLens with your research needs.