Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the platform collects, uses, and protects user information when accessing and using the service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate a citation-based knowledge insight community platform.

A. Account Information

When users register, we collect:

• email address
• username
• short profile bio

This information is used to create and manage user accounts.

B. User-Generated Content

We collect content that users voluntarily submit, including:

• insights
• citations
• references to books
• comments
• bookmarks or saved items

This content supports community interaction and learning features.

C. Preference Data

To personalize the experience, we collect:

• selected tags
• followed topics
• followed users
• reading preferences within the platform

This information helps improve recommendations.

D. Behavioral Data

We may collect limited behavioral activity data such as:

• viewed insights
• interaction patterns
• time spent on content
• engagement signals (likes, saves, follows)

This data helps improve content relevance and recommendation quality. We do NOT collect sensitive personal identity information beyond what is required for platform functionality.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

• create and manage accounts
• provide personalized recommendations
• improve content discovery
• support community features
• detect misuse or violations
• improve platform performance

We do not sell personal data to advertisers.

3. AI-Assisted Personalization

The platform may use AI systems to:

• recommend insights
• suggest relevant topics
• improve discovery experience

These systems operate using platform activity signals and user preferences. AI systems do not make automated legal or financial decisions about users.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell user personal data.

We may share limited data only when necessary:

• to comply with legal obligations
• to respond to lawful requests from authorities
• to protect platform integrity

5. Data Storage and Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect user data. However, no digital system can guarantee absolute security. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.

6. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary to:

• provide platform services
• maintain community integrity
• comply with legal obligations

Users may request account deletion at any time.

7. User Rights

Users may request to:

• access their stored data
• correct profile information
• delete their account

Requests can be submitted through platform support channels.

8. Children's Privacy

The platform is not intended for children under the age of 13, or the minimum age required by digital privacy laws in the user's jurisdiction. Accounts found violating this requirement may be removed.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the platform evolves. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the updated policy.