Privacy Policy
Quick Summary: We collect search queries, usage data, and account info to run the service. We never store payment card details — those go directly to our payment processors. We don't sell your data. You can request deletion of your data anytime by emailing zaid@scira.ai.
At Scira AI, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered research platform at scira.ai.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Search Queries: The questions and searches you submit to our platform.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including features used and time spent.
- Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, IP address, and operating system.
- Account Information: Email address and profile information when you create an account.
- Subscription Data: Information about your subscription status and payment history (but not payment card details).
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
Important Note on Payment Data: Scira AI does not collect, store, or process any payment card details, bank information, UPI details, or other sensitive payment data. All payment information is handled directly by our payment processors (Polar and DodoPayments).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our search and research service
- To understand how users interact with our platform
- To personalize and enhance your experience
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- To manage your account and subscription
We do not use your data for targeted advertising, sell it to data brokers, or use it to train AI models for third parties.
3. Google User Data
If you sign in using Google, we access only the minimum data necessary to authenticate your account (name, email address, and profile picture). We use this data solely to provide and improve the Scira AI service. We do not sell, transfer, or disclose your Google user data to third parties except as necessary to operate the service, as described in this policy.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party service providers who help us operate and improve our service, including:
- Vercel: Our hosting and infrastructure provider
- AI Processing Partners: OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and others for processing search queries
- Payment Processors: Polar and DodoPayments for billing and subscription management
- Compliance with Laws: When required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing zaid@scira.ai. We will process deletion requests within 30 days, except where we are required to retain data for legal or compliance reasons. When the applicable retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at zaid@scira.ai.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at zaid@scira.ai.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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 at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Scira AI
Email: zaid@scira.ai
Website: https://scira.ai