Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Axy ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (axy-app.com), our conference apps, journal club tools, and knowledge graph platform (collectively, the "Services").

Axy is operated by Axy Inc., a Delaware C-Corporation, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you use our Services, we may collect information you provide directly, including your name, email address, institutional affiliation, research interests, and any content you submit through our platform such as paper selections, annotations, and knowledge graph contributions.

Information collected automatically

When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interaction data such as features used and time spent. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

Conference data

When you use our conference apps, we process conference program data (abstracts, schedules, speaker information) provided by conference organizers to deliver personalized recommendations. Your interaction data (swipes, searches, bookmarks) is used to improve recommendations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide and improve our Services, including personalizing conference recommendations, facilitating journal club discussions, building knowledge graphs, communicating with you about our Services, analyzing usage patterns, and ensuring security.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with conference organizers (aggregated analytics about their events), service providers who assist in operating our platform, and as required by law. Knowledge graph contributions are shared with other users of the platform as part of the collaborative features.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. Conference interaction data is retained for the purpose of improving our recommendation algorithms. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, object to or restrict certain processing, data portability, and withdraw consent. For users in the European Economic Area, we process your data in accordance with the GDPR. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and Switzerland. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Children

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].