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Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 20, 2026
SciReel ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it when you use SciReel at scireel.io.
1. Who We Are
SciReel is an AI-powered tool that turns academic research papers into journal-ready video abstracts. We are currently operated as an independent project. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at privacy@scireel.io.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and Google profile ID through Google OAuth 2.0. We do not receive or store your Google password.
2.2 Uploaded Files
PDF files you upload are stored in a private, access-controlled cloud storage bucket (Cloudflare R2). They are never made publicly accessible and are used solely to generate your video abstract.
2.3 Generated Output Files
MP4 video files, SRT subtitle files, and text transcripts generated from your paper are stored in the same private bucket and accessible only to you via time-limited signed URLs. Intermediate assets (slide images, audio segments) are stored in a separate CDN bucket during processing.
2.4 Usage Data
We store metadata about each generation job (status, timestamps, paper filename) in our database. We may collect basic server logs (IP address, request timestamps) for operational purposes.
2.5 Cookies
We use session cookies to maintain your login state. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To authenticate you and associate jobs with your account.
- To process your PDF and generate the video abstract using third-party AI services (see Section 4).
- To deliver the output files back to you.
- To communicate with you about your account or service updates (email only, no marketing without explicit consent).
- To maintain and improve the service.
We do not sell your personal data or your paper content to any third party.
4. Third-Party Services
To provide the service, we share data with the following sub-processors:
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication & database | Email, job metadata |
| Cloudflare R2 | File storage | PDF, MP4, SRT, transcript |
| Google Gemini | PDF extraction & script generation | PDF content |
| MiniMax (via Replicate) | Text-to-speech | Script narration text |
| Google OAuth | Sign-in | Name, email, Google ID |
Each sub-processor is bound by their own privacy policy and data processing agreements. Your paper content is sent to Google Gemini for processing; please review Google's AI services privacy policy if you have concerns about submitting sensitive content.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account data (name, email) for as long as your account is active. Job files — including uploaded PDFs, generated MP4 videos, SRT subtitle files, and transcripts — are automatically and permanently deleted 7 days after the job is created, regardless of whether you have downloaded them. Intermediate processing files (slide images, audio segments) are deleted at the same time.
You may request earlier deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by emailing privacy@scireel.io. We will process deletion requests within 7 business days.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable law:
- Access. Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion. Request that we delete your account and associated data.
- Correction. Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Portability. Request an export of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Opt-out. California residents may opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@scireel.io. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Security
All data is transmitted over HTTPS. PDF files and output videos are stored in private cloud storage and accessed only through short-lived signed URLs. We do not store payment information. No security measure is 100% effective; if you discover a vulnerability, please contact us immediately at privacy@scireel.io.
8. Children's Privacy
SciReel is intended for academic researchers and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of SciReel after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Email us at privacy@scireel.io.