Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Overview

GEMMIT ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: Username, email address, and password (stored in hashed form).
• Profile information: Any optional details you choose to add to your profile, such as professional background or display name.
• User content: Posts, comments, discussions, research uploads, and other content you submit to the Platform.
• Usage data: Log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps of activity.
• Communications: Messages or support requests you send to the GEMMIT team.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform.
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account.
• Display your content to other approved members of the Platform.
• Send you platform-related notifications (e.g. replies, mentions).
• Monitor for abuse, violations of our Terms of Service, or security threats.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Anonymity

GEMMIT supports optional anonymity — you may post under a pseudonym. However, your account registration data (email address, IP logs) is retained by GEMMIT and may be disclosed if required by law or to investigate serious violations of our Terms of Service.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Infrastructure and hosting providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of GEMMIT, its users, or the public.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted storage of passwords and HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies

GEMMIT uses session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this will prevent you from logging in to the Platform.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your data.
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the GEMMIT team through the Platform.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via the Platform. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact the GEMMIT team through the Platform.