Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2025

1. Introduction

At Uncited, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)

2.2 Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the service:

• Journals you follow
• Articles you star, read, or archive
• Your filter rules and preferences
• Theme and display settings

2.3 Technical Data

We automatically collect certain information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Access times and dates

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Personalize your experience (saved preferences, reading history)
• Improve and optimize the service
• Communicate with you about service updates or issues
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Stored in secure, access-controlled databases
• Password hashed using industry-standard algorithms
• Backed up regularly to prevent data loss

While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage and cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences (theme, sidebar organization)
• Store your reading state locally for faster performance

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Service providers: To third-party services that help us operate the platform
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protect rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

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

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mail@uncited.org

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: mail@uncited.org