Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

We collect information necessary to provide high-rigor research services:

• Account Data: Email address and display name provided via Firebase Auth or Google Auth.
• Research Data: Topics, inquiries, and generated essays stored in your private archive.
• Usage Data: Tokens consumed and feature interactions for billing and service optimization.

2. Data Processing & AI

Your research inquiries are processed through our agentic pipeline. We use third-party LLM providers (Google Vertex AI / OpenAI) to analyze and generate content. Your inputs are transmitted securely and are subject to the privacy safeguards of these providers.

3. Data Retention & Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view your research history at any time in the Archive.
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the permanent deletion of your account and all associated research data. To exercise this right, please contact support at the address below.
• Portability: You can export your research as markdown or plain text via the "Download" features in the app.

4. Cookies

We use essential cookies for platform functionality:

• Authentication: To keep you signed in (Firebase).
• Security: To prevent fraud and protect your account.
• Billing: To manage your subscription session (Stripe).

5. Contact Us

For support or data requests, contact us at:

support@stellarumatlas.com