Elodin

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Elodin ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address and password when you register
  • Profile Information: Name, affiliation, research interests, topics, and methods
  • Research Data: Projects, publications, authors you follow, and paper preferences
  • Payment Information: Billing details processed securely by Stripe (we do not store card numbers)
  • Communications: Messages you send us for support or feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, papers viewed
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
  • Cookies: See Section 6 for our cookie policy

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Personalize your research paper recommendations
  • Send digest emails and account notifications
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Improve and optimize the Service
  • Respond to support requests
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate (e.g., Stripe for payments, Resend for email)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, security)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@elodin.ai.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice (e.g., email notification).

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@elodin.ai