Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 15, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, participate in community discussions, or contact us for support.
Personal Information
- Username and email address
- Profile information including bio and avatar
- Content you post, such as community posts and comments
- Bookmarked articles and research preferences
- Saved searches and followed topics, which we store to build your weekly research digest
Usage Information
- Standard server logs, which record your IP address and the pages you request; we keep these for security, debugging, and abuse prevention
- Search queries, which we process only to return your results
- Session data and authentication tokens
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Personalize your experience, such as your bookmarked articles and research preferences
- Facilitate community discussions and academic collaboration
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Send you a weekly research digest email, only if you have saved searches or followed topics; every digest includes a one-click unsubscribe link, and pausing digests keeps your saved searches intact
- Monitor and analyze trends and usage patterns
- Detect, investigate, and prevent abuse, spam, and other illegal activities
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except as described in this policy:
- Public Content: Community posts, comments, and profile information you choose to make public
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data by emailing admin@consciousnesslibrary.org; we honor deletion requests within 30 days
- Request a copy of your data by emailing admin@consciousnesslibrary.org; we fulfill export requests within 30 days
- Opt-out of promotional communications, and stop digest emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any digest or from your saved searches page
- Request correction of inaccurate information
7. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies only for sessions and authentication, such as keeping you signed in. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. For usage analytics we use Plausible, a privacy-focused, cookieless service that does not collect personal information or track you across sites. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though blocking session cookies will prevent you from staying signed in.
8. Third-Party Services
Our platform may integrate with third-party academic databases and services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.
11. Legal Compliance and Safety
We are committed to operating within all applicable laws and regulations. We do not condone, encourage, or facilitate any illegal activities, including but not limited to the use of illegal substances. While we provide information about consciousness research, we do not promote or endorse the use of psychedelics or any other substances or practices that may cause harm or violate local laws. Users are responsible for ensuring their activities comply with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
12. Changes to This Privacy 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.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: