Privacy Policy

Introduction

PaperSwipe ("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 service.

Data Controller: PaperSwipe is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We are based in Sweden and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection laws (Dataskyddsförordningen).

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you sign up for PaperSwipe, we collect:

• Email address (for authentication and communication)
• User preferences and settings
• Papers you interact with (swipes, saves, projects)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you use PaperSwipe:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of visits

How We Use Your Information (Legal Basis)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide and maintain our service, authenticate your account, and deliver the features you signed up for
• Legitimate Interest: To personalize your experience, provide AI-powered recommendations, and improve our service
• Consent: To send you marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To ensure the security and integrity of our platform and protect against fraud

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Session Cookies: Maintain your login session

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of PaperSwipe.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information in accordance with GDPR Article 32. Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption both in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.

Data Location: Your personal data may be stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA) or in countries that the European Commission has determined provide an adequate level of data protection. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR and Swedish data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access (Article 15): Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification (Article 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18): Request limitation on how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Request transfer of your data to another service in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7): Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, IMY) or your local supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@paperswipe.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.

Swedish Supervisory Authority:
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)
Website: www.imy.se

Third-Party Services

PaperSwipe integrates with the following third-party services:

• arXiv.org: For accessing research papers
• Authentication Service: For secure user authentication

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

PaperSwipe is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@paperswipe.com