ChemSimile Explorer is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our chemical compound search and analysis platform.
Search Queries
When you use ChemSimile Explorer, we process your search queries (compound names, CIDs, SMILES notations) to retrieve information from PubChem. These queries are not stored permanently on our servers.
Usage Analytics
We may collect anonymous usage data to improve the application, including page views, search patterns, and feature usage. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information such as your browser type, device type, IP address, and access times to ensure the proper functioning of the application.
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the ChemSimile Explorer service
- Process your search queries and return relevant chemical data from PubChem
- Improve and optimize the user experience
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Detect and prevent technical issues
PubChem API
ChemSimile Explorer uses the PubChem REST API to retrieve chemical compound data. When you perform a search, your query is sent to PubChem's servers. Please refer to PubChem's privacy policy for information on how they handle data.
Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services to help understand how users interact with our application. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request.
ChemSimile Explorer does not store your search queries or personal information in a persistent database. All searches are processed in real-time and data is retrieved directly from PubChem.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information transmitted through our service. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
ChemSimile Explorer may use browser local storage to enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and session state. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
ChemSimile Explorer is designed for use by researchers, educators, and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of ChemSimile Explorer after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please review the about page or consult with the appropriate resources for your use case.