Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

ResearchMate does not require user accounts or collect personal information like email or name. We collect anonymous usage data and crash reports to improve our services. Your documents and references are stored locally on your device.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain ResearchMate services
• To process subscriptions via Apple App Store
• To analyze anonymous usage patterns and improve the app
• To identify and fix crashes and bugs

3. Data Storage & Security

Your documents and references are stored locally on your device. We do not have access to your content. Anonymous analytics data is processed securely through Firebase.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services including Firebase (analytics, crash reporting), RevenueCat (subscription management), and Google Gemini (AI features). These services have their own privacy policies.

5. Your Rights

Since your data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it. You can delete the app to remove all local data. Contact us for any privacy-related questions.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.