Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 5, 2026

At Research, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Research.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

  • Name and email address
  • Account credentials
  • Payment information (processed securely by Paddle)
  • Profile information you choose to provide

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and location data
  • Usage patterns and interactions with the Service
  • Log data and analytics

Research Content

We collect the content you create using the Service, including research queries, generated documents, and any data you input into the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • To process your transactions and manage your subscription
  • To improve and personalize your experience
  • To communicate with you about updates, support, and marketing
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our AI models

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating the Service (e.g., Paddle for payments, Supabase for data storage, Google for AI processing)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

4. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:

Google (Gemini AI)

Used for AI-powered research and document generation. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Supabase

Used for authentication and data storage. Subject to Supabase's Privacy Policy.

Paddle (Merchant of Record)

Paddle acts as our Merchant of Record for all purchases. They process your payment information, handle billing, manage subscriptions, and process refunds. Paddle may collect your name, email, billing address, and payment details. Subject to Paddle's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may also retain information as necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements
  • Protect our legal rights

Research history retention varies by plan tier (7 days for Free, 30 days for Pro, 90 days for Scale, unlimited for Enterprise).

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@moodbod.agency.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Research
Email: privacy@moodbod.agency
Website: moodbod.agency

Research