Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 14, 2026

CiteFactor ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of users who access our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://citefactor.org.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, browser type, device information, and approximate location (country-level).
Search Inputs: Journal names, ISSN, article titles, keywords, DOI, or EOI entered for search purposes.
Contact Information: If you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.

How We Use Your Information

To provide, operate, and maintain our services
To improve search accuracy and platform usability
To monitor and analyze usage trends
To respond to user inquiries and support requests
To prevent misuse, abuse, or security threats

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CiteFactor may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

When required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, or security of CiteFactor and its users
With trusted service providers who assist in operating the website

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites.

Children’s Information

CiteFactor does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact information provided on the website.