Privacy Policy - Semantic Scholar Plugin

Data Collection and Usage

What Data We Collect

• Search Queries: The academic search terms you input into the plugin
• API Requests: Your search parameters (query, venue, year range, result limits)
• No Personal Information: This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal identifying information

How We Use Your Data

• Search Processing: Your queries are sent to the Semantic Scholar API to retrieve academic papers
• Result Formatting: Search results are processed and formatted for display within Dify
• No Data Storage: This plugin does not store any user data locally or remotely

Third-Party Services

• Semantic Scholar API: Your search queries are sent to the Semantic Scholar service (api.semanticscholar.org)
• Data Handling: Semantic Scholar's privacy policy governs how they handle your search requests
• API Key: If you provide an API key, it's used only for authentication with Semantic Scholar

Data Security

• No Local Storage: No user data is stored on your device or our servers
• Temporary Processing: Data is only held in memory during active search operations
• Secure Transmission: All API communications use HTTPS encryption

Your Rights

• Access Control: You control what search queries you submit
• No Account Required: This plugin works without creating accounts or profiles
• Transparency: All search operations are visible to you through the Dify interface

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact: yusukemurata

Last Updated: May 31, 2025