Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Overview

Pilus ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Authentication credentials (securely hashed)

User Content

We store the content you create in Pilus:

  • Cards (genes, organisms, articles, researchers, conferences, processes)
  • Relations between cards
  • Notes and annotations

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service:

  • Feature usage patterns
  • Error reports
  • Performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To sync your data across devices
  • To improve our application
  • To communicate important updates
  • To provide customer support

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase infrastructure. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption at rest
  • Row-level security policies
  • Regular security audits

Third-Party Services

Pilus integrates with external databases for import functionality:

  • PubMed/NCBI: When you import articles or genes, we query NCBI APIs on your behalf
  • UniProt: For protein data imports
  • CrossRef: For DOI resolution and article metadata retrieval

These queries are made using public APIs and do not share your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from the app settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Export your data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

Children's Privacy

Pilus is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the app or visit our website.