Privacy Policy
Last updated August 19, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any organization details you provide. When you use the service, we store the research content you upload or create, such as papers, notes, and summaries, in order to provide the service to you. If you schedule a demo or contact us, we collect the information you submit for that purpose.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to operate and improve ScholarMethod, including authenticating your account, storing and displaying your research content, generating AI-assisted summaries and breakdowns, processing payments, sending service-related emails, and responding to support requests.
3. Third-Party Service Providers
We rely on third-party providers to deliver the service. This includes Supabase for authentication and data storage, OpenAI for AI-assisted content processing, Stripe for payment processing, Resend for transactional email, and Cloudflare Turnstile for bot and abuse protection. These providers process your information only as necessary to perform their function and are bound by their own privacy and security obligations.
4. Analytics and Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account information and research content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account or your content, we remove it from active systems, though residual copies may persist in backups for a limited time before being purged.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with the service providers described above, or when required to comply with the law, protect our rights, or respond to a valid legal request.
7. Your Rights
You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time from within the service. You may also contact us to request a copy of your data or its deletion, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain records.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the support options available in the service. ScholarMethod is operated by ScholarMethod LLC, a Colorado company.