Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how ResearchGate.in ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

By using ResearchGate.in, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Email Address: When you submit a research query, we collect your email address to send you a response.
• Research Queries: The content of your research questions and any additional information you provide.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your interaction with the chat interface.
• Device Information: Basic information about your device, such as browser type and operating system.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide our service: Processing your research queries and sending responses to your email address.
• To improve our service: Understanding how users interact with our platform to enhance the user experience.
• To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries, providing updates about your research queries, or addressing customer support needs.
• To comply with legal obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements and responding to legal requests when necessary.

Email Usage and Retention

Your email address is used solely for the purpose of responding to your research queries. We do not use your email address for marketing purposes or sell it to third parties.

We retain your email address and associated research queries for a period of 12 months from the date of submission. After this period, the data is anonymized or deleted from our active systems.

Data Protection Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• All data is transmitted using secure HTTPS connections.
• Email addresses and queries are stored in secure, access-controlled databases.
• We regularly review our data collection, storage, and processing practices to prevent unauthorized access.
• Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to operate, develop, or improve our services.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your personal information.
• The right to data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@researchgate.in.

Cookies and Local Storage

ResearchGate.in uses browser local storage to save chat history on your device for your convenience. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data by clearing your browser's local storage or by using the "Clear Chat" button in our interface.

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Changes to This Privacy 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. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: info@researchgate.in