Privacy Policy
Last updated August 17, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle your information when you use Inventrix.
1) What we collect
- Account data: name, email, auth identifiers (via Clerk).
- Profile & content: information you add (e.g., bio, links, uploads).
- Connected sources: with your permission, we may ingest metadata from services like Google Scholar and GitHub (e.g., publications, citations, repos, stars).
- Usage & device data: pages viewed, actions, approximate location, device/browser info, cookies or similar technologies.
- Support & feedback: messages you send us (email, Canny, forms).
2) How we use data
- Provide and improve the Service (incl. scoring and analytics features).
- Operate accounts, authentication, and security.
- Respond to inquiries, send transactional emails.
- Develop new features and understand usage.
- Comply with law and enforce our Terms.
3) Legal bases (EU/UK users)
We rely on legitimate interests (to provide and improve the Service), contract (to deliver requested features), and consent (where required, e.g., email marketing or integrations).
4) Sharing
We share data with vendors that help us run Inventrix: Clerk (auth), Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), Resend (email), Canny (feedback). We also share data when you connect third-party integrations (e.g., GitHub, Google Scholar), or when required by law, or to prevent harm.
5) Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law. You may request deletion (see “Your rights”).
6) Security
We use technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risk. No method is 100% secure; report issues to security@inventrix.app.
7) International transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than yours. Where applicable, we use safeguards like standard contractual clauses.
8) Your rights
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Object or restrict certain processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent where we rely on consent.
To exercise rights, email privacy@inventrix.app. We may ask for verification.
9) Children
Inventrix isn’t intended for children under 16. If we learn we collected such data, we will delete it.
10) Changes
We may update this policy; we’ll revise the date above. Continued use means you accept the changes.
11) Contact
Questions? Email hello@inventrix.app or privacy@inventrix.app.