Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including:
- Account information (name, email address, password)
- Research data you upload (citations, full-text PDFs, extraction data)
- Communications with our support team
- Payment information (processed by Stripe; we do not store card details)
We also collect usage data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited to improve our Service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve the Service; to process transactions; to send you service-related communications; to respond to support requests; and to comply with legal obligations. We do not use your research data to train AI models or for any purpose other than providing the Service to you.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure. We use encryption at rest and in transit. Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel and systems necessary to operate the Service. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of your data.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate LitRev:
- Supabase — Authentication and database hosting
- OpenAI — GPT models for screening and extraction
- Anthropic — Claude models for screening and extraction
- Google — Gemini for full-text review; Google OAuth for sign-in
- Stripe — Payment processing and subscription management
Each provider has its own privacy policy. We select providers that comply with applicable data protection standards and require appropriate data processing agreements where applicable.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how the Service is used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@litrev.io. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account and research data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice in the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at support@litrev.io or visit our contact page.