Privacy Policy for Paper Scout

At Paper Scout ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Paper Scout is operated by Adam Pennycuick, trading as AJP Medical in the United Kingdom.

1. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect basic information like your name, email address, and any other details you provide.
• Usage Data: We collect data about your usage of the service, including preferences, interests, and interactions within the platform, to provide you with tailored research summaries.
• Technical Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and other technical details may be collected to ensure service functionality and security.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data to:

• Deliver our services, including generating customized research summaries based on your preferences;
• Manage your account and provide customer support;
• Improve and optimize our services;
• Comply with legal obligations as required by UK law.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except as required for our service. This may include data processing by third-party AI models that assist us in delivering the summaries. These third parties are contractually bound to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Despite our efforts, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we are committed to responding promptly to any data breaches and notifying affected individuals when legally required.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you terminate your account, we will delete your data within a reasonable time unless we are legally required to retain it.

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us atsupport@paperscout.net. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.

6. International Transfers

Our services are provided primarily within the UK. If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure it is protected through adequate safeguards, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather usage data. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience and service performance.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described above.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be notified to you through our service or via email. By continuing to use our service after changes are made, you agree to the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to make a complaint, please contact us:

Email:support@paperscout.net