Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 24, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to QphiQ. QphiQ is operated by CloudSprint Labs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our research intelligence platform at qphiq.com.
By using QphiQ, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials via Google Sign-In.
- Research Queries: The search queries and research topics you submit to generate reports.
- Uploaded Documents: Any PDF or document files you upload for analysis, stored temporarily during your session.
- User Preferences: Your selected domains, report preferences, and saved reports.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited and features used.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management.
2.3 Third-Party API Data
QphiQ queries public APIs to generate research reports including OpenAlex, ArXiv, SEC EDGAR, ClinicalTrials.gov, and others. We do not collect personal information from these sources.
3. How We Use Your Information
- • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- • Generate personalized research reports based on your queries
- • Process and store your saved reports
- • Authenticate your identity and manage your account
- • Communicate with you about service updates
- • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
- • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Firebase for authentication, Vercel for hosting.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition.
- With Your Consent: For other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active. Request deletion anytime.
- Research Reports: Retained until you delete them or close your account.
- Uploaded Documents: Processed in-memory only, deleted after session ends.
- Usage Logs: Retained up to 90 days for security purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement security measures including:
- • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- • Secure authentication via OAuth 2.0
- • Regular security assessments
- • Access controls limiting data access
7. Your Rights
You may have rights to:
- • Access a copy of your personal data
- • Correct inaccurate data
- • Delete your account and data
- • Export your data in a portable format
- • Opt out of non-essential data collection
Contact us at privacy@qphiq.com to exercise these rights.
8. Childrens Privacy
QphiQ is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy and updating the Last Updated date.