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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/13/25

1. Introduction

Welcome to ResearchBy. We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, use, and user rights.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Public Information

ResearchBy allows users to create public academic profiles. Any information you voluntarily publish on your profile, including your name, title, institution, social links, and research, will be publicly available and may be used for platform features.

2.2 Usage Data

We collect anonymous usage data to improve the platform, including:

  • Profile views and interactions
  • Searches performed on the platform
  • Site performance and engagement analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide and enhance platform functionality
  • Help users connect and network
  • Analyze engagement to improve ResearchBy
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

4. Data Collection & Monetization

ResearchBy is a free platform. To sustain operations, we may monetize through opt-in data collection of **publicly shared information only**. Users can control data collection preferences in their settings. We do not sell personal information.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

Users can delete their profiles at any time. Upon deletion, associated data will be removed within **30 days**. Some anonymized statistical data may be retained for analytics purposes.

6. User Rights & Choices

Users have the right to:

  • Access and correct their data
  • Delete their profiles and data
  • Opt out of data collection at any time

7. Security Measures

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect user data. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Users

If you access ResearchBy outside Canada, your data may be stored and processed in other jurisdictions where we operate.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notifications.

10. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy, contact us at:

Email: info@researchby.com