Privacy Policy - Quantumarticles

Quantumarticles ("we", "us", "our") provides a curated archive of open-access quantum research. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we process, why we process it, how long we keep it, and your rights.

1. Who We Are

Quantumarticles is the data controller for personal data processed through this website. If you have privacy questions, contact us at contact@quantumarticles.com.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide

Account data: name, email, username, hashed password.
Profile data: optional profile information you choose to add.
Submission data: paper metadata and related content you submit.
Communication data: messages you send us (for example, support emails).

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

Technical data: IP address, browser type, device and operating system.
Usage data: pages visited, timestamps, and interaction logs.
Security data: login attempts, audit logs, anti-abuse events.

3. Why We Use Data (Purposes)

To provide core features (accounts, submissions, reading list, moderation).
To secure the platform and prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized access.
To communicate with users about account and service matters.
To maintain and improve performance, reliability, and usability.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. GDPR Legal Bases (Article 6)

Contract: processing needed to provide requested services.
Legitimate interests: platform security, moderation, service improvement.
Consent: where required for optional processing.
Legal obligation: where processing is required by applicable law.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies/session technologies required for login state, security, and site operation. We do not sell personal data and we do not run advertising trackers on this website.

6. Data Sharing

We share data only when necessary, including with:

Infrastructure and hosting providers acting on our instructions.
Authentication providers (if you use third-party login).
Professional advisors or authorities where legally required.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

7. International Data Transfers (GDPR Chapter V)

If personal data is transferred outside the EEA/UK, we use appropriate safeguards, such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), where required.

8. Data Retention

Account data: retained while your account is active and for a limited period after closure.
Submission records: retained as needed for archive integrity and moderation history.
Security logs: retained for a limited period for fraud and abuse prevention.
Legal records: retained as required by law.

9. Your GDPR Rights

You may have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Correct inaccurate data.
Erase data (right to erasure), in certain circumstances.
Restrict processing, in certain circumstances.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Data portability (where applicable).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

To exercise rights, email contact@quantumarticles.com.

10. Children

The service is not directed to children under 13 (or higher minimum age required by local law). If you believe a child provided data unlawfully, contact us to request deletion.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, including access controls, encrypted transport, and security monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

13. Contact

Privacy questions and requests: contact@quantumarticles.com

This policy is provided for general information and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel for your specific jurisdiction and operations.