SeeCite

    Privacy Policy

    Our Privacy Policy was last updated on October 13, 2024.

    1. Introduction

    Welcome to See Cite. We value your privacy and strive to protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.



    2. Information We Collect

    1.1 Personal Information

    When you use SeeCite, we may collect personal information you provide directly, including:

    • Account Details: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
    • Payment Information: Billing and payment details when you make purchases or subscribe to our services (handled securely by third-party payment processors).

    1.2 Usage Data

    We may automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, such as:

    • Device and Connection Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and time zone.
    • Website Interaction: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click actions, and referring URLs.

    1.3 Uploaded Content

    When using SeeCite's core features, such as uploading academic documents, we collect and store the files you upload (e.g., PDFs) to facilitate your use of the Service.

    1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user activity on our site and store certain information. Cookies help improve your experience and analyze usage trends.

    You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit some functionality of our Service.



    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:

    • Providing the Service: To create and manage your account, process transactions, and deliver the features of SeeCite.
    • Communicating with You: To send important updates, respond to inquiries, or send promotional communications (with your consent).
    • Improving the Service: To analyze usage, enhance features, and improve the functionality of SeeCite based on your feedback and activity.
    • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect the rights, safety, and property of SeeCite and its users.


    4. How We Share Your Information

    4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

    We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, provide customer service, and manage communications. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for specific purposes.

    4.2 Legal Compliance

    We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or court order, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or respond to legal claims.

    4.3 Business Transfers

    If SeeCite is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or use



    5. Your Data Protection Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have certain rights over your personal information, such as:

    • Access and Rectification: You can request access to or correction of your personal data at any time.
    • Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and associated personal information.
    • Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
    • Opting Out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.


    6. Security of Your Information

    We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.



    7. Retention of Your Information

    We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data unless retention is required for legal or legitimate business purposes.



    8. International Data Transfers

    If you access or use SeeCite from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your home country.



    9. Children's Privacy

    SeeCite does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it immediately. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].



    10. Changes to This Policy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of any significant changes. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.



    11. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

    Email: [email protected]