Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-08-01

Last Updated: 2025-07-15

KeploreAI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information through our product KePilot, an AI research platform designed for professional users.

By using KePilot, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide to Us

Account Information: When you create or use an account with KePilot (e.g., via GitHub OAuth), we may collect your GitHub account ID, username, and professional role or occupation (if provided).
Communications: If you contact us (e.g., for support or updates), we may collect your name, email, and the content of your messages.
Event Participation: If you attend any demos, webinars, or research sessions, we may collect your contact details and affiliation.

B. Personal Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Information: We collect data about how you interact with KePilot, such as:
  • Creating, copying, deleting workspaces
  • Running tasks or setting configurations
  • Viewing papers, code, or project previews
  • Page load events and UI interactions

These events may include timestamps, workspace/project names, and session duration.

Device and Location Information: We may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and approximate location inferred from IP.
Cookies and Local Storage: KePilot uses cookies or similar technologies to maintain login sessions and save your preferences (e.g., language, layout). No third-party advertising or analytics cookies are used at this time.

C. Information from Third-Party Services

GitHub OAuth: When you authenticate via GitHub, we receive and store your GitHub user ID, username, and public profile information as permitted by GitHub's OAuth flow. We do not access your private repositories or other sensitive GitHub data unless explicitly authorized.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and maintain the KePilot platform
  • Analyze usage and improve product features
  • Ensure security, performance, and usability
  • Respond to user inquiries and provide support
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Legal Basis (for EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your information based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., for cookies where applicable)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., to deliver the KePilot service)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., understanding user behavior to improve the platform)

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described, unless a longer retention is required by law. Specifically:

Account data: Retained for the duration of your account and 2 years after account closure
Usage logs: Retained for 12 months for performance analysis and improvement
Support communications: Retained for 3 years to maintain service quality
Session data: Automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity

5. Data Security

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

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Secure cloud infrastructure with reputable providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

KePilot is intended for use by professional AI researchers. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us at support@keplore.com.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted service providers who support our operations under strict confidentiality and data protection terms, including:

  • Cloud hosting providers for infrastructure and data storage
  • Authentication services for secure login functionality
  • Customer support tools for responding to inquiries

Currently, we do not use third-party analytics or advertising platforms.

8. Cookies and Local Storage

We use only essential and functional cookies, such as:

  • Session cookies for login authentication
  • LocalStorage to remember UI preferences
  • Functional cookies for platform operation

You may manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use some features.

9. International Users

KePilot is hosted in the United States. If you access KePilot from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Request data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact support@keplore.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes include modifications to data collection practices, sharing policies, or user rights. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through in-product notices at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

📧 Email: support@keplore.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent and user-friendly while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.