Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SciAIHub ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal information (such as name, email address, and institution)
  • Usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited)
  • Information you provide when using our services or communicating with us
  • Data collected through Cloudflare Turnstile for form protection

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • Protect our forms from spam and abuse using Cloudflare Turnstile
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Protection

We implement various security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. This includes:

  • Using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transfers
  • Regularly updating our systems and software to address potential vulnerabilities
  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only
  • Utilizing Cloudflare Turnstile to protect our forms from automated spam and abuse

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to enhance our website's functionality and security:

  • Cloudflare Turnstile: Used for form protection against spam and abuse. Cloudflare may collect and process user data as part of this service. For more information, please refer to Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
  • Kinde: Used for user authentication. Please refer to Kinde's Privacy Policy for more information on how they handle user data.
  • Supabase: Used for database management. For details on how Supabase handles data, please see their Privacy Policy.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties unless we provide you with advance notice or it is necessary to comply with the law.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information
  • The right to request the deletion of your personal information in certain situations
  • The right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain situations
  • The right to request the restriction of processing of your personal information
  • The right to data portability in certain situations

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, your personal information, or data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Last updated: [2024-12-08]