Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as your email address when you create an account, and information generated when you use our services, including research topics you submit and papers generated.

• Account data: Email address, name, and authentication tokens.
• Usage data: Research topics, generation parameters, job history.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and access logs.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and fulfill paper generation requests
• Send transactional emails (OTP codes, job completion notifications)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve functionality

3. Your research is private

We never use your research topics or generated papers for AI training. Your academic work stays yours. Research topics submitted to our platform are used solely to execute paper generation and are not shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Infrastructure, email, and analytics vendors under strict data processing agreements.
• Academic APIs: Research topic queries are sent to CrossRef, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex to retrieve source papers. No personal data is included in these requests.
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety.

5. Data retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Generated papers and job history are retained for 90 days, after which they are permanently deleted. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you authenticated. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this will prevent you from staying signed in.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cognidemia.com.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@cognidemia.com.