Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The IEN Research Intelligence Platform ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our AI-powered research platform.

2. Data We Do NOT Collect or Store

• No email addresses are stored permanently
• No search history or query logs are maintained
• No user profiles or accounts are created
• No personal data is retained after session completion
• No cookies are used for tracking purposes

3. How Our AI System Works

Our platform uses an agentic workflow that processes your research queries without memory retention:

• Stateless Processing: Each query is processed independently without storing previous interactions
• Third-Party AI Models: Queries are processed via OpenAI models and Tavily search services
• Temporary Processing: Data is only held in memory during active processing
• No Model Training: Your queries are not used to train or improve AI models

4. EU AI Act Compliance

• Transparency: We clearly disclose AI usage in our research platform
• Human Oversight: All AI-generated reports are provided as research assistance only
• Accuracy: We implement measures to ensure research quality and source attribution
• Fundamental Rights: Our system respects privacy and data protection rights
• Risk Assessment: Regular assessments ensure minimal risk to users

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services for processing:

• OpenAI: For natural language processing and research synthesis
• Tavily: For web search and information retrieval

These services may have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for information about their data handling practices.

6. GDPR Compliance

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to Information: This privacy policy provides transparent information
• Right of Access: Since we don't store data, there's no personal data to access
• Right to Rectification: Not applicable as we don't store personal data
• Right to Erasure: Not applicable as we don't store personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Not applicable as we don't store personal data

7. Security Measures

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all communications
• No persistent data storage reduces security risks
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Compliance with industry security standards

8. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.