Introduction

At DownAcademia, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about our practices.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:

URLs

URLs of papers you request to download (temporarily stored for processing)

Usage Statistics

Basic, anonymized usage statistics to improve our service

Technical Information

IP address, browser type, and device information for security and optimization

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information only for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your download requests
  • To improve our service quality and user experience
  • To prevent abuse, fraud, and maintain platform security
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • To comply with legal obligations

What We Don't Store

We are committed to your privacy. We do NOT permanently store:

  • Your personal information (name, email, etc.)
  • Downloaded papers or document content
  • Your browsing history on our site
  • Any personally identifiable information

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics, content delivery, and infrastructure. These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We only work with reputable service providers who are committed to data protection.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. This includes encryption, secure connections (SSL/TLS), and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access any personal information we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of data collection (though this may affect service functionality)
  • File a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

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