Privacy Policy

1.Information We Collect

We collect a range of personal and non-personal data to provide a seamless and personalized experience. The information we collect depends on how you interact with our platform.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you create an account, submit content, or engage with our services, you may provide:

Account & Profile Information

• Name, Username, Email Address (Required)
• Profile Picture, Gender, Degree & Academic Title (Optional)
• Country & City, Biography, Institution / Organization (Optional)
• Department / Research Group, Expertise Domains (Optional)
• Years of Experience in Academic Peer Review (Optional)

Publishing & Peer Review Information

• Manuscript Submissions (full papers, abstracts, supplementary materials)
• Peer Review Reports, Editorial & Copy Editing Contributions
• Preferred Review Style & Availability
• DOI Imports (manuscripts imported via DOI links from external sources)
• PDF Uploads for Research Audit (analyzing manuscripts for errors and integrity)

Social & Communication Data

• Social Media Profiles (Optional: LinkedIn, Google Scholar, ORCID, X, Telegram, Personal Website)
• Messaging & Interaction History (public and private discussions)
• Comments, Likes, and Community Engagement

Settings & Privacy Preferences

• Email & Notification Preferences
• Blocked Users List
• Account Deactivation & Reactivation

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information — IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Usage Data — Pages visited, session duration, actions taken
• Referral Data — How users found our platform
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies — See Section 7

1.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

• Blockchain Transactions — Public wallet addresses, token activity
• External Research & DOI Imports — Scientific literature from third-party databases
• Social Logins & Research Profiles — Google, LinkedIn, ORCID, Google Scholar

2.How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for:

• Platform Functionality — Enabling publishing, review, and engagement with scientific content
• Peer Review & Research Audits — Facilitating manuscript submissions and verification
• Social Networking — Fostering collaboration and community-driven exchange
• Security & Compliance — Maintaining platform integrity and preventing fraud
• Platform Improvement — Analyzing trends, enhancing features, optimizing UX
• Personalization — Tailoring content recommendations and notifications
• Marketing & Communication — Newsletters and updates (opt-out available)

3.How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data in these scenarios:

3.1 Public Profile & Content

• Some profile details (name, degree, institution) may be publicly visible
• Manuscripts, reviews, and discussions may be visible to others based on privacy settings

3.2 Service Providers & Integrations

• Third-party services (cloud storage, blockchain networks, DOI import services) may process user data

3.3 Legal & Compliance Requirements

• We may disclose data if required by law, regulatory requests, or court orders

3.4 Business Transfers

• If NobleBlocks undergoes a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred to a successor entity

4.Your Privacy Choices & Rights

4.1 Managing Your Data

• Profile Edits — Update your profile details at any time
• Account Deletion — Request permanent deletion of your account and data
• Communication Preferences — Opt out of email notifications
• Cookie Preferences — Manage tracking via browser settings

5.Data Security

We implement strong security measures, including:

• Encryption — Secure storage and transmission of sensitive data
• Access Controls — Restricting unauthorized access
• Regular Audits — Continuous security assessments and compliance checks

While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure. Users should take additional precautions such as enabling two-factor authentication (2FA).

6.Data Retention

We retain user data based on operational, legal, and security requirements:

• Manuscripts & Peer Reviews — Retained for scientific record-keeping
• Community Interactions — Stored for engagement and knowledge-sharing
• Account Data — Deleted upon user request, except where legally required

7.Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve functionality and personalize user experience. Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings.

8.International Data Transfers

Since NobleBlocks is registered in Singapore, user data may be processed across different jurisdictions. By using NobleBlocks, you consent to data transfers as necessary for platform operations.

9.Children’s Privacy

NobleBlocks is not intended for users under 16 years old. If we discover that a minor has provided personal information, we will delete it.

10.Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users are encouraged to review changes when posted on NobleBlocks.com.

11.MCP Server & API Data Handling

When you use the NobleBlocks MCP (Model Context Protocol) server or API:

• Search queries are sent to NobleBlocks servers over encrypted HTTPS connections
• API keys are used for authentication and rate limiting, transmitted as Bearer tokens over TLS and never logged in plaintext
• Audit logging — The MCP server logs tool call metadata locally on your machine for debugging. No query content is transmitted to third parties
• Results contain publicly available academic paper metadata (titles, abstracts, authors, citation counts)
• No personal data from MCP requests is stored beyond standard web server access logs (retained for 30 days)

12.Contact Us

For questions or privacy-related requests:

• Email: info@nobleblocks.com
• Website: www.nobleblocks.com