Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information you choose to provide, such as:

• Your name and email address
• Your profile information (bio, avatar, etc.)
• Your repositories, organizations, and biological designs
• Usage data and analytics to improve our service

If you mark any content as private, it will remain private and will not be shared without your permission.

2. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to make our platform work properly - things like keeping you logged in and remembering your preferences. We don't use tracking cookies for advertising or sell your data to third parties.

We may collect basic usage information (like which pages are visited most) to help us improve GeneStream, but this is done in a privacy-friendly way without identifying individual users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the GeneStream service
• Communicate with you about your account or updates
• Ensure the security and integrity of the platform
• Improve our services based on usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your private content with anyone, unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

Public repositories and designs you create may be visible to anyone, as intended by their public nature.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention and Your Rights

Our intention is to retain your data indefinitely to provide continuous service, unless you request removal of your data. You have the right to:

• Access and update your account information at any time
• Export your data (subject to reasonable rate limits)
• Request deletion of your personal information and private content
• Correct inaccurate information

Deleting your account will remove your personal information and private content from our systems, though some data may persist in backups for a reasonable period.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for hosting, authentication, analytics, and other operational needs. These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

8. International Users

GeneStream is available to users worldwide. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States and other countries where we operate.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GeneStream shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service or any data loss or security incidents.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy here with a new effective date and notify you via email or through our platform.