Privacy Policy

JournAI is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use the service, including searches, journal queries, and browsing patterns.
• Device Information: We may collect basic device and browser information for analytics and security purposes.
• Contact Information: If you contact us, we collect your name, email, and message content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the service
• Improve our AI recommendations through aggregated analytics
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers hosted in Europe. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Data Sources

Journal information displayed in JournAI is aggregated from public sources including OpenAlex, Crossref, DOAJ, and COPE. We do not share your personal information with these sources.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session. We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our service. You can configure your browser to block cookies, but this may affect some features.

6. AI Processing

JournAI uses machine learning models (SPECTER2 embeddings) to generate journal recommendations. Your search queries are processed by our AI models to provide relevant results. We do not use your queries to train models or share them with third parties.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@journai.info

8. Data Retention

We retain usage data for up to 12 months for analytics purposes. Contact form submissions are retained for the duration needed to resolve your inquiry. You may request deletion at any time.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@journai.info