Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
GrapheneX Hub ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the GrapheneX platform ("Platform").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- •Account Information: Name, email address, password, institution, and research interests when you register
- •Profile Information: Professional title, department, biography, profile photo, and social media links
- •ORCID Data: If you connect your ORCID account, we receive your ORCID iD and associated public profile information
- •Research Content: Documents, manuscripts, datasets, and other content you upload or create
- •Communications: Messages, comments, and other communications you send through the Platform
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Platform, we automatically collect certain information:
- •Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform, and interaction patterns
- •Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address
- •Log Data: Server logs including access times, error logs, and referral URLs
- •Cookies and Tracking: See Section 3 for details on cookies and similar technologies
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
- •Authentication providers (Google, GitHub, ORCID) when you sign in
- •Institutional identity providers if you use institutional single sign-on
- •Other users who invite you to collaborate or mention you in content
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- •Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
- •Create and manage your account
- •Enable collaboration features and connect you with other researchers
- •Provide AI-powered features including personalized research recommendations, digests, and discovery
- •Process and record intellectual property timestamps using blockchain technology
- •Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
- •Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
- •Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- •Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
- •Comply with legal obligations
3. AI-Powered Features & Data Processing
Our Platform uses artificial intelligence to provide enhanced features. Here's how your data is used in AI processing:
- •Research Recommendations: We analyze your research interests, reading history, and collaboration patterns to suggest relevant papers, projects, and researchers
- •Research Digests: We process publicly available research publications to generate personalized summaries
- •AI Agent: Your interactions with the AI research assistant are processed to provide relevant responses. These interactions may be used to improve the service
Control: You can control AI features through your account settings, including opting out of personalized recommendations.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 With Your Consent
We share information when you give us explicit consent to do so.
4.2 With Other Users
Your profile information and public content are visible to other users based on your privacy settings. Collaboration activities are visible to project members.
4.3 With Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- •Cloud hosting and infrastructure (data storage)
- •AI and machine learning services (OpenAI for AI features)
- •Authentication services (Supabase)
- •Analytics and monitoring services
- •Email and communication services
4.4 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GrapheneX Hub, our users, or others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- •Keep you signed in to your account
- •Remember your preferences and settings
- •Understand how you use the Platform
- •Improve our services based on usage patterns
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the Platform to function properly
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and enhance your experience
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand Platform usage and improve our services
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- •Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- •Secure password hashing using bcrypt
- •Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- •Access controls and authentication requirements
- •Monitoring for suspicious activity
Important: However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:
Access and Portability
You can access and download your data through your account settings. We provide data export functionality for your research content and profile information.
Correction
You can update your profile information at any time through your account settings.
Deletion
You can request deletion of your account and personal data. Note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of:
- • Marketing communications via email preferences
- • AI-powered recommendations via account settings
- • Research digest notifications via notification settings
GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to restrict processing, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have additional rights under CCPA including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
- •Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
- •Privacy Shield certification where applicable
- •Adequacy decisions by data protection authorities
9. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@graphenexhub.com
Website: https://graphenexhub.com
We're committed to protecting your privacy and data
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