NanoKnow Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how NanoKnow, Inc. (“NanoKnow,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use the NanoKnow website, application, and related services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly, including:

Name
Email address
Affiliation (e.g., university, company, lab)
Profile or account information
Content you submit (documents, papers, datasets, notes, comments, metadata)

You may browse parts of NanoKnow without registering.

Account Verification

If you register, we may verify your email using a unique confirmation link. This confirms that you control the email address.

Usage and Technical Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use NanoKnow:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed and interactions
Referring URLs
Timestamps and session activity

We may store server logs containing IP addresses for security, debugging, and operational purposes.

Content and Metadata

If you upload documents or data, we may extract and generate:

Metadata (e.g., tags, categories, tools, processes)
Structural information (sections, headings)
Derived representations (e.g., embeddings, indexes)

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the platform
Enable account creation and authentication
Provide, organize, and display content
Improve search, discovery, and knowledge organization
Process uploaded materials using automated systems (including AI)
Personalize user experience
Respond to support requests
Communicate updates, notifications, and relevant platform information
Improve platform performance, usability, and security

3. AI and Automated Processing

NanoKnow may use automated systems, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to:

Analyze uploaded content
Extract metadata and structure
Generate summaries or descriptions
Enable semantic search and recommendations
Organize knowledge across the platform

These systems may produce imperfect or incomplete results and should not be relied upon without independent verification.

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in the following situations:

With Other Users / Public

Content you submit may be visible to other users or, in some cases, publicly accessible, depending on platform design and settings.

With Service Providers

We use trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting, storage, authentication, analytics, AI processing). These providers process data on our behalf.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required to:

comply with applicable law
respond to legal requests
protect rights, safety, or property
enforce our Terms

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized or aggregated data that cannot reasonably identify you.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

maintain sessions and authentication
remember user preferences
understand site usage
improve platform performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Retention of Your Information

We keep your information for the purposes for which it is processed. The length of time for which we retain information depends on the purpose for which we collected and use it and/or as required to comply with applicable laws.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

access controls
encryption where appropriate
secure infrastructure providers

However, no system is completely secure. Your use of NanoKnow indicates your agreement to assume the risk. NanoKnow is not responsible for any acts or omissions of any unauthorized third parties.

8. Your Privacy Rights

NanoKnow, Inc. is responsible for how your personal information is collected and used.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under privacy laws such as the GDPR (Europe and UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), and other U.S. state laws.

These rights may include the ability to:

Access the personal information we have about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Limit or object to how your data is used
Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
Opt out of certain uses of your information

NanoKnow does not sell personal information. If we ever engage in activity that is considered “selling” or “sharing” under applicable law, we will provide notice and a way to opt out.

To make a privacy request, contact: admin@nanoknow.org

We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

9. International Users

NanoKnow may process and store data in the United States or other jurisdictions. By using the platform, you understand that your data may be transferred to locations with different data protection laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

NanoKnow is not intended for children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use the platform.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

NanoKnow may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post updates on this page and revise the “Last updated” date.

13. Disputes; No Rights of Third Parties

If you choose to access NanoKnow, any dispute over privacy is subject to our Terms of Service, including limitations on damages, resolution of disputes by binding arbitration, and application of the laws of the United States and the State of New York. This privacy policy does not create rights enforceable by third parties.

14. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy:

NanoKnow, Inc.
Email: admin@nanoknow.org
Website: https://nanoknow.org

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