Verflux is a browser-based systematic review and meta-analysis platform. References to "we", "us", or "Verflux" in this policy refer to the Verflux development and operations team. You can contact us at support@verflux.app.
| Data type | What it includes | Why we collect it |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | Name, email address, hashed password, institution (optional) | To create and authenticate your account |
| Research data | Study titles, abstracts, extracted data, analyses, risk of bias ratings | To provide the platform's core functionality |
| Payment data | Transaction IDs, plan purchased, amount paid | To fulfil your purchase and maintain your plan status |
| Usage data | Pages visited, features used, browser type, approximate location | To improve the platform and diagnose technical issues |
| Communication data | Messages sent via the contact form | To respond to your enquiries |
We use your data solely to:
We will never send you unsolicited marketing emails without your explicit consent. If you opt in to product updates, you can unsubscribe at any time.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share limited data only with the following categories of trusted service providers, strictly as necessary:
All service providers are bound by data processing agreements and may not use your data for their own purposes.
When you invite a collaborator to a project, they will be able to see the project title and the studies and data within that project. They will not see your billing information, account credentials, or other projects. You control who is invited and can revoke access at any time from the Collaborators page.
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete all associated personal data and research data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g. financial transaction records, which are retained for up to 7 years for tax compliance purposes).
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
No system is completely immune to breach. If a security incident affecting your data occurs, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of it.
Verflux uses only essential cookies necessary for the platform to function — specifically, a session cookie that keeps you logged in. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies from third parties, or any cookie that tracks you across other websites.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, email support@verflux.app. We will respond within 30 days.
Verflux is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, for material changes, notify users by email. Your continued use of Verflux following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.