Privacy Policy for Paper Banana

Introduction

Welcome to Paper Banana (https://paper-banana.app) — an AI academic figure generator that helps researchers, PhD students, and scientists create publication-ready methodology diagrams and statistical plots from paper text or data. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using Paper Banana.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

1. Content You Provide for Figure Generation

   • What We Collect: Paper text, methodology descriptions, experiment data (e.g., JSON, CSV), sketches or drafts you upload, and other input you provide to generate or refine academic figures.
   • How We Process: Our platform processes your content using AI-powered tools to generate methodology diagrams, statistical plots, and polished figures. Processing occurs on secure cloud infrastructure.
   • Storage: We do not retain your research content or generated figures after your session for training or other purposes. Session data may be temporarily held only as needed to deliver the service (e.g., during generation). You can download your figures at any time.

2. Account Information (if you create an account)

   • What We Collect: Your name, email address, and other basic details you provide.
   • Purpose: To manage your account, deliver customer support, and provide any account-related features you opt into.

3. Usage Details

   • What We Collect: Interactions within the app (e.g., features used, settings toggled), aggregated session data, and timestamps.
   • Purpose: To understand feature usage, improve performance, and guide product decisions.

4. Device Information

   • What We Collect: Device type, operating system, browser type/version, and basic technical diagnostics.
   • Purpose: To ensure compatibility, debug issues, and optimize performance across devices.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

   • What We Store: Preferences (e.g., theme, locale, recent settings), session state, and optional analytics identifiers.
   • Purpose: To keep the experience fast and consistent, remember your choices, and analyze anonymized usage trends.

6. Payment and Billing Information (if applicable)

   • What We Collect: Payment method details, billing address, and transaction metadata if you purchase premium features or credits.
   • Purpose: To process transactions, manage entitlements, and comply with financial laws. Payments are handled through trusted providers.

Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. For any data we store, we employ encryption in transit, access controls, and monitoring. We do not store or train on your research content. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your research content with third parties. We may share limited data:

• Service Providers: With vetted vendors who assist in operating the service (e.g., AI processing, analytics, payments), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, or valid legal processes.
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, the public, or Paper Banana.
• Aggregated Insights: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that do not identify individuals.

Your Choices and Rights

• Preferences: You can manage cookies/local storage through your browser settings. Some features may rely on these settings to function.
• Access and Deletion: If you have an account, you can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt‑out: You may opt out of non‑essential analytics where available.

Children's Privacy

Paper Banana is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date, if provided. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@paper-banana.app
• Website: https://paper-banana.app

By using Paper Banana, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Thank you for trusting us with your information!