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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 31, 2024
This privacy policy describes how the AI4S Semantic Scholar plugin ("Plugin") collects, uses, and shares information.
1. Data Collection
Data We Collect
| Data Type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Search Queries | Text queries entered by users | To perform paper/author searches |
| Paper IDs | S2 ID, DOI, arXiv ID provided by users | To retrieve paper details |
| Author IDs | Semantic Scholar author IDs | To retrieve author information |
| API Key | User's ai4scholar.net API key | To authenticate API requests |
Data We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identification information (name, email, etc.)
- Device information
- Location data
- Usage analytics or tracking data
2. Data Usage
All collected data is used solely for the following purposes:
- Processing API Requests: Search queries and IDs are sent to ai4scholar.net API to retrieve academic paper information.
- Authentication: API keys are used to authenticate requests and track credit usage.
We do NOT:
- Store user queries or search history
- Use data for advertising or marketing
- Sell or share data with third parties (except as described below)
3. Third-Party Services
This plugin uses the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| ai4scholar.net | Academic paper search API | ai4scholar.net |
| Semantic Scholar | Underlying data source | Semantic Scholar Privacy |
Data sent to these services is subject to their respective privacy policies.
4. Data Retention
- No local storage: The plugin does not store any user data locally.
- API logs: ai4scholar.net may retain API usage logs for billing and security purposes. See ai4scholar.net for details.
5. Data Security
- API keys are transmitted securely and stored using Dify's credential management system.
- All API communications use HTTPS encryption.
6. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Stop using the plugin at any time
- Request deletion of your ai4scholar.net account and associated data
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.
8. Contact
For privacy concerns or questions, please contact:
- GitHub Issues: dify-plugin-ai4s-semantic-scholar
- WeChat: literaf
- Website: ai4scholar.net