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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Vabstract collects, uses, stores, and protects your information.

Effective Date: May 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name and profile information
  • Email address
  • Login credentials through third-party authentication providers such as Google
  • Research-related profile information voluntarily provided by users
  • Device, browser, and usage analytics
  • Communications and interactions within the platform

2. How We Use Information

Vabstract uses collected information to:

  • Provide and improve platform services
  • Enable secure authentication and account access
  • Personalize user experience
  • Facilitate platform communication and engagement
  • Improve platform performance and security
  • Send important service-related updates

3. Google Login and Third-Party Authentication

When users sign in using Google authentication, Vabstract may access basic account information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture

This information is used solely for authentication, account creation, and improving user experience. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Data Protection

We implement reasonable security measures to protect user information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. User Privacy

Vabstract values user privacy. Personal contact details such as phone numbers are not publicly exposed to other users or administrators unless voluntarily provided by the user.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to improve website functionality, understand user engagement, and enhance platform performance.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services including authentication providers, hosting providers, analytics tools, and communication services. These providers may process data in accordance with their own policies.

8. User Rights

Users may:

  • Request account updates
  • Request account deletion
  • Contact us regarding privacy concerns

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

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