Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2025

As an academic citation and research paper verification service, we collect and process the following types of information:

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials to provide you access to our verification services.

Citation and Reference Data: We process the academic citations, references, and paper metadata you submit for verification purposes. This may include author names, publication titles, DOIs, ISBNs, journal names, publication dates, and other bibliographic information.

Verification Results: We store the verification results, authenticity scores, and source matching data generated by our verification algorithms to provide you with historical records of your verifications.

Payment Information: When you purchase credits or subscribe to our services, we collect necessary payment-related data through secure payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

We are committed to not collecting information without your authorization, ensuring that your privacy rights are always respected.

We use the information collected strictly for the following purposes related to our academic verification services:

Citation Verification: We process your submitted citations and references against trusted academic databases (such as CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, and other scholarly sources) to verify their authenticity and accuracy.

Service Delivery: Your account information is used to provide access to our verification platform, manage your subscription, process credits, and maintain your verification history.

Quality Assurance: We may analyze aggregated, anonymized verification data to improve our verification algorithms and enhance the accuracy of our authenticity detection, but never use your personal information for purposes beyond the services you request.

Support and Communication: We use your contact information only to respond to your support requests, send transactional emails (such as verification reports, account notifications, and billing receipts), and communicate important service updates.

We will not use your citation data, research materials, or personal information for marketing purposes, and we will not share your academic work or verification results with third parties without your explicit consent.

Protecting your academic work and research data is our top priority. We have implemented comprehensive security measures to safeguard your information:

Encryption: All citation data and verification results are encrypted both in transit (using TLS/SSL) and at rest. Your academic work is protected with industry-standard encryption technologies.

Secure Processing: Citation verification queries are processed through secure channels, and we do not retain temporary processing data longer than necessary to complete the verification.

Access Controls: Your verification history and citation data are accessible only to you through authenticated sessions. Our staff cannot access your specific verification queries without explicit authorization for support purposes.

Data Isolation: Each user's verification data is logically isolated, ensuring that your academic citations and research materials remain private and separate from other users.

Third-Party API Security: When querying external academic databases (CrossRef, PubMed, etc.) for verification, we transmit only the necessary bibliographic information and do not share your personal identity or account details.

Verification History: Your citation verification results are stored to provide you with historical records and analytics. You can delete individual verification records or your entire history at any time through your account settings.

Account Deletion: If you choose to delete your account, all your personal information, citation data, and verification history will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days, except for data we are required to retain for legal or regulatory purposes (such as billing records).

To provide accurate citation verification, we query trusted academic databases and sources including:

Academic Databases: CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, OpenAlex, and other scholarly databases. We share only bibliographic metadata (titles, DOIs, ISBNs) necessary for verification purposes.

Payment Processors: For secure payment processing, we use trusted third-party payment providers. Your payment information is handled directly by these processors and is not stored on our servers.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and security measures. We carefully select partners who maintain high standards of data protection.

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies, strictly for the following purposes:

Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged in and maintain your session security.

Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences, such as language settings and display options.

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or behavioral analysis. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.

You have full control over your personal information and academic data. Your rights include:

Access Your Data: You can view and download all your verification history, citation data, and account information through your dashboard at any time.

Correct Information: Update or correct your account details, including name, email address, and other profile information.

Delete Verification Records: Remove individual citation verification records or clear your entire verification history. This will not affect your account or subscription.

Export Your Data: Download your verification results and citation data in standard formats for your own records or for use with other services.

Delete Your Account: Request complete account deletion. All your personal data, citation records, and verification history will be permanently removed within 30 days.

Opt-Out of Communications: Control which types of email notifications you receive. You can always opt out of non-essential communications while still receiving critical service updates.

To exercise these rights, please access your account settings or contact us through our support email. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame and ensure your rights are protected.

We understand the sensitivity of academic research and maintain strict confidentiality:

No Data Sharing: Your citation verification queries, results, and any research materials you submit are never shared with other users, researchers, or third parties for commercial purposes.

No Plagiarism Detection Databases: We do not add your submitted citations or verification data to any plagiarism detection databases or similar services.

Research Confidentiality: If you are verifying citations for unpublished research, we treat all information as confidential and do not disclose any details about your work.

Our verification services and data storage may be provided from different locations globally. If your data is transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Our academic verification services are intended for researchers, students, and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our verification services, legal requirements, or data protection practices. When we make updates:

Notification: The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top.

Significant Changes: If we make material changes that affect how we handle your citation data or personal information, we will notify you directly via email at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Review: We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, how we handle your academic citations and verification data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: See our contact page for support information

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and protecting the confidentiality of your academic work.