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Authesci Privacy Policy
Learn how Authesci collects, uses, and protects your personal information to ensure a secure and trustworthy platform
Authesci Privacy Policy
Learn how Authesci collects, uses, and protects your personal information to ensure a secure and trustworthy platform
Authesci Privacy Policy
Learn how Authesci collects, uses, and protects your personal information to ensure a secure and trustworthy platform
Our Privacy Policy
Last Updated:
2 weeks ago
Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Authesci (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you access or use our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
Your privacy and security are important to us, and we are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your data. By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us directly. For more information about your rights and obligations, please also review our [Terms of Service].
Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, city, state, country, and a secure password.
Authenteer Profile Information: We collect detailed professional information to accurately represent your expertise on the platform. This may include your bio or CV, primary discipline, specific areas of expertise, research interests, and core services offered (e.g., manuscript editing, data analysis, research design, medical writing, Lab-as-a-Service, or custom scientific consulting). We also collect information on tools and technical skills, work preferences (e.g., full-time, freelance), portfolio URLs, and any uploaded documents such as CVs, academic transcripts, or certifications.
Project Information: If you are a client posting a project, we collect relevant details about your project’s scope, objectives, required expertise, timeline, and any additional information necessary to match you with suitable scientists.
Communication Data: When you contact us—whether through a contact form, email, WhatsApp, or other channels—we collect the content of your message along with any associated contact details to respond to your inquiry and provide support.
Payment Information: During the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) phase, payments are processed manually through email confirmation or direct bank transfer. We collect only the necessary details required to facilitate and confirm these transactions. (Note: As the platform evolves, this section will be updated to include information on secure, integrated payment gateways.)
Information Collected Automatically:
Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and interact with the Services, including pages visited, time spent on the platform, features used, and other activity metrics that help us improve user experience and platform performance.
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Services and store certain information. These technologies help us enhance functionality, improve user experience, and analyze site performance. As the platform evolves, this section will outline the specific types of cookies used (e.g., essential, analytics, functional, and marketing cookies), along with your options for managing cookie preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, including:
To provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
To create, manage, and personalize your account.
To connect clients with vetted freelance scientists.
To facilitate project postings, applications, and matches.
To enable scientists to earn income through freelance opportunities.
To process manual payments during the MVP phase and support secure transactions in future platform updates.
To improve, customize, and expand our Services based on user feedback and behavior.
To analyze usage patterns and gain insights into how our Services are accessed and utilized.
To develop and enhance new products, features, and platform functionality.
To communicate with you regarding account activity, customer support, service updates, and promotional content.
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
To enforce our Terms of Service, policies, and legal obligations.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
With Clients and Authenteers: Scientist profile details—such as expertise, bio, and portfolio—are shared with clients to support informed hiring decisions. Likewise, project information submitted by clients is shared with eligible Authenteers to facilitate applications.
With Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and (in future versions) payment processing. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their functions.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or valid governmental request.
In Business Transfers: Your information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or part of our business, in which case you will be notified of any material changes.
Data Security
We employ appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with an updated 'Last Updated' date to reflect the revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information."
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at [contact@authesci.com] or via our Contact Us page. We’re here to help.
Authesci
Connecting global scientific talent with groundbreaking research. Bridging expertise and innovation to drive discovery worldwide.
Authesci
Connecting global scientific talent with groundbreaking research. Bridging expertise and innovation to drive discovery worldwide.
Authesci
Connecting global scientific talent with groundbreaking research. Bridging expertise and innovation to drive discovery worldwide.