Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide when you sign up, upload papers, or interact with the platform. This includes your name, email address, and any content you submit. Passwords are stored only as secure one-way hashes and are never visible to us.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to operate the platform, manage your account and points, send you important notifications, and improve our services. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. User Content

Papers and content you upload are stored securely and made available to other users once approved by our moderation team. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share any content you upload.

4. Cookies

We use a session cookie to keep you signed in, and analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. By using paperCircle, you consent to the use of these cookies.

5. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact us through the platform.