Privacy Policy

PaperClue.ai (“the Company”) is an AI assistant designed to support research and academic writing.

Our company, PaperClue Inc., is a software service provider headquartered in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As a Japanese corporation, we strictly comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and are committed to appropriately safeguarding the personal information of our customers.

We appreciate your interest in our website. Protecting your data is one of our highest priorities.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered research assistant platform. By accessing or using PaperClue.ai, you are deemed to have agreed to the practices described in this policy.

1. Basic Policy on Personal Information Protection

PaperClue.ai collects and uses personal information only to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes described below. We will not use personal information in ways that encourage or facilitate illegal or unethical activities.

2. Definition of Personal Information

“Personal Information” refers to any data that can be used to identify an individual, including but not limited to:

  • Name, address, date of birth, gender, occupation, telephone number, email address, etc.
  • Information that, although not identifying on its own, can be easily combined with other data to identify an individual.

All such information is handled in full compliance with applicable data protection laws.

3. Management of Personal Information

We take all reasonable measures to ensure the security of your personal information and data. These include maintaining secure systems, establishing robust management structures, implementing security applications, and providing comprehensive training to our employees. Such measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, loss, damage, alteration, or leakage, and to manage personal data in a strict and effective manner.

4. Collection and Use of Personal Information

We collect personal information by lawful and fair means and use it only within the scope necessary for our business operations.

5. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We do not disclose personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

  1. When explicit consent has been obtained from the individual concerned.
  2. When disclosure is required by law.
  3. When personal information is provided to a third party entrusted with handling the information.
  4. When information is shared with designated recipients within the intended scope of use.
  5. When necessary to protect human life, physical safety, or property and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent.
  6. When necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children and obtaining consent is difficult.
  7. When cooperation with national or local authorities is required to fulfill legal obligations.

6. Security Measures for Personal Information

We take reasonable preventive measures and implement security management practices to protect personal information from unauthorized access, leakage, or other security risks.

7. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

We comply with all applicable Japanese laws and regulations regarding personal information in our possession, and we regularly review and improve the content of this policy.

8. Provision to and Joint Use with Third Parties

Except as permitted by law, we will not provide personal information to third parties without the customer’s consent.

9. Measures to Ensure the Accuracy and Security of Personal Information

We implement thorough security measures to maintain the accuracy and safety of personal information.

10. Procedures for Disclosing, Correcting, etc. Personal Data

If you wish to request disclosure or correction of personal data held by us, please contact us via the email address below. Requests by mail, fax, or telephone will not be accepted. Please note that we may require identity verification through designated procedures and documents before processing your request.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Any revisions to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this webpage.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding personal information, please contact us at:
contact@paperclue.ai