Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

LitWiz collects information to provide our AI-powered research platform services:

• Account Information: Name, email address, job title, and organization when you create an account
• Research Content: PDF documents, research topics, project data, and generated reports you upload or create
• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, features used, and performance metrics
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for platform functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide AI-powered literature review and research analysis services
• Process PDF documents and extract citations for your research projects
• Generate data visualizations from public databases (IMF, World Bank, OECD, etc.)
• Create structured research reports and export functionality
• Improve our AI models and platform features
• Provide customer support and technical assistance
• Send important service updates and security notifications

3. Data Security and Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your research data:

• Encryption in transit and at rest for all uploaded documents and generated content
• Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Your research documents and projects remain private and are not shared with other users

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• Public Data Sources: We access public databases (IMF, World Bank, OECD) to enhance your research
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (cloud hosting, AI processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your account information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your research projects and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@litwiz.ai

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session and platform preferences
• Analyze platform usage and improve user experience
• Provide personalized research recommendations
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account data: Until account deletion or 3 years after last activity
• Research projects: Until manually deleted by you or account closure
• Usage logs: Up to 2 years for security and improvement purposes

9. Children's Privacy

LitWiz is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use of LitWiz after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: info@litwiz.ai

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