1. Introduction

CitaVerse respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our research intelligence platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and password when you register.
• Research Data: Publications, citations, and academic metrics that you or your institution choose to track.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including log data, device information, and IP addresses.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our research intelligence services
• Sync and aggregate publication data from academic databases
• Generate analytics and research impact reports
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Improve and develop new features for the platform

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Your university or institution (as the data controller)
• Service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Academic databases for publication sync purposes
• When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@citaverse.com.