About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how SciTeX ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://scitex.ai. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This Cookie Policy applies to the SciTeX platform and all related services, including SciTeX Cloud, SciTeX Code, SciTeX Scholar, SciTeX Writer, and SciTeX Viz.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently and provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, SciTeX) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.
Types of Cookies We Use
SciTeX uses only essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function. We do not use any tracking, advertising, or third-party analytics cookies.
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging in or filling in forms.
Privacy-First Analytics: We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics solution that does not use cookies or collect personal data. This means you can browse SciTeX without being tracked across websites.
Cookies We Use
The specific cookies we use on the SciTeX platform include:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionid | Essential | Used to identify your session and maintain login status | Session |
| csrftoken | Essential | Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
Note: We use localStorage (browser storage) for user preferences like theme settings. This is not a cookie and does not track you across websites.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Authentication and Security
We use cookies to identify you when you visit our website and as you navigate our platform, and to help us determine if you are logged in. This assists us in providing you with a better experience and improving the security of our services.
Personalization
We use cookies to store information about your preferences and to personalize the platform for you, including remembering your preferred dark/light mode, language preferences, and custom dashboard layouts.
Analytics
We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics platform that does not use cookies. Umami collects anonymous, aggregate data about page visits without tracking individual users or storing personal information.
Research Functionality
We use cookies to enhance your research experience, including tracking your reading history, saving your search queries, and providing appropriate research recommendations based on your interests.
Your Cookie Choices and Control
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the controls in your web browser.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. Below you can find instructions on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the menu icon (3 dots) in the browser's top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Adjust your cookie settings as needed
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (3 lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Options" (Windows) or "Preferences" (Mac)
- Select "Privacy & Security" from the left menu
- Scroll to the "Cookies and Site Data" section
- Adjust your cookie settings as needed
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Adjust your cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the menu button (3 dots) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
- Adjust your cookie settings as needed
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you either through email or by a prominent notice on our platform prior to the change becoming effective.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
SciTeXAttn: Privacy Officer
123 Science Park
San Francisco, CA 94107
Email: [email protected]
For more information about our data handling practices, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.