Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use 19Scholar, we collect:

• Account information (email, name, academic affiliation)
• Research activity data (searches, downloads, references)
• Documents and papers you upload
• Usage information to improve our services

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide academic search and analysis services
• Personalize your research experience
• Improve our AI and machine learning models
• Send important updates about our services
• Process your transactions

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits
• Secure access controls
• Regular backups and monitoring

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers helping us operate our platform
• Research institutions for collaborative projects (with your consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your research data
• Opt-out of marketing communications

6. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions:

• Email: privacy@19scholar.com
• Address: Stockholm, Sweden