Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Nucleora ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our DNA and mRNA design software ("Nucleora" or the "Software").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, organization/institution, and role when you request access or create an account.
• Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting us for support or inquiries.
• Usage Information: Optional feedback, feature requests, or bug reports you submit.

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

Nucleora is local-first software. Your sequence data, designs, and scientific work remain on your computer and are never uploaded to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share them. We do not:

• Collect, store, or process your DNA/RNA sequences
• Track your design activities or scientific work
• Upload your project files to any cloud service
• Share your data with third parties for any purpose

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website (nucleora.org), we may collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• IP address (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your access requests and manage your account
• Communicate with you about product updates and new features
• Respond to your support inquiries
• Improve our software and website
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only:

• With your consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights or the safety of users
• With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.3)
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at nucleora.admin@proton.me.

8. Cookies

Our website uses minimal, essential cookies for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Nucleora is not intended for use by individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access Nucleora from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This 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 with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: nucleora.admin@proton.me
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry