Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Create an account or sign up for our services
• Search for professors and research opportunities
• Generate outreach emails
• Contact us for support

This information may include:

• Name, email address, and university affiliation
• Research interests and search queries
• Usage data and interaction with our platform
• Communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Match you with relevant professors and research opportunities
• Generate personalized outreach emails
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you important updates about our services
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our services are used
• Improve our platform functionality
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services such as:

• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Authentication services
• Analytics providers
• Email delivery services

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Google User Data

If you choose to connect your Google account, our app will request access to certain Google user data (such as your email address and the ability to send emails on your behalf) strictly for the purpose of providing core features, such as sending outreach emails you generate. We do not access, read, or store the content of your emails except as necessary to send messages you explicitly create and approve.

We do not use your Google data for advertising or any purpose other than those described in this policy. We do not share your Google data with third parties except as required to provide our services or comply with the law.

Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.