Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 7, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and password (stored as a secure hash). If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.

Usage data: We collect basic usage information such as pages visited, features used, and timestamps to improve the Service.

Research data: Projects, searches, and data you create or save within the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the Service
To authenticate your identity and secure your account
To send transactional emails (verification, password resets)
To improve and develop new features

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in secured databases. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms. We use HTTPS for data in transit and follow reasonable security practices to protect your information.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate:

Google OAuth: For social sign-in (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
OpenAI: For AI-powered research features (queries may be processed by OpenAI's API)
AWS: For email delivery and infrastructure

5. Data Sharing

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

With third-party services listed above, as needed to operate the Service
If required by law or to protect our legal rights

6. Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Cookies

We use local storage (not cookies) to maintain your authentication session. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

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 a notice within the Service.

9. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at support@re-srch.com.