Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 20, 2024

1. Introduction

CHISHIKO ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our academic research intelligence platform at chishiko.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our tools, including search queries, features used, and pages visited.
  • Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics collected through Google Analytics to improve our services.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and message content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our research tools
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our platform

4. Data Sources

CHISHIKO uses publicly available data from open science databases including OpenAlex, NSF Awards API, NIH RePORTER, and Grants.gov. We do not store copies of research papers or proprietary academic content. All data accessed through our platform comes from legitimate, publicly accessible sources.

5. Data Storage

Most CHISHIKO tools process data in your browser and do not store your inputs on our servers. Search queries and tool interactions may be logged anonymously for analytics purposes. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. This involves cookies that track page views and user interactions. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using browser extensions or adjusting your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with external APIs (OpenAlex, NSF, NIH, Grants.gov) to provide research data. These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for information about how they handle data.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of any personal data
  • Opt out of analytics tracking
  • Contact us with privacy concerns

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of CHISHIKO after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@chishiko.com

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