Privacy Policy

1. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to the YesCite website and related services, including, without limitation, the citation generation tools, feature pages, and any related services that may be offered through yescite.com from time to time.

By accessing or using any YesCite services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the YesCite services.

YesCite may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, services, or operational needs. Any updated version will be published on the website and will take effect upon publication. Your continued use of the services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

The date of the most recent update will be displayed at the top of this page.

2. Who We Are

YesCite is an online citation generation tool designed to assist users in creating references and citations in accordance with commonly used academic standards.

YesCite is developed, maintained, and operated by the service operator and is made available through the website yescite.com. As the service operator, we are responsible for the day-to-day operation of YesCite, the maintenance of its features, and the information processing activities described in this Policy.

If you have any questions regarding this Policy or our information practices, you may contact us using the details provided below.

3. Information We Collect

When you access or use YesCite, we may collect certain information depending on how you interact with the services. We seek to limit the collection of information to what is reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the services.

Information You Provide

When you use YesCite features or communicate with us, you may provide information such as citation input data (for example, titles, authors, publication details, URLs, DOIs, ISBNs) or information submitted through feedback or contact channels. This information is primarily used to generate citation results, respond to requests, or improve the services and is generally not intended to directly identify you as an individual.

If you choose to use account-related features, such as signing in via a third-party account or email-based login, we may collect basic account-related information for purposes of identity verification, authentication, and account management. The specific information collected depends on the login method you choose and its available settings.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use YesCite, certain information may be collected automatically, including information about your device, browser, and usage behavior. This may include IP addresses (which may be processed in anonymized or aggregated form), browser type, operating system, device type, access times, pages viewed, referring pages, and related usage data. This information is used to ensure service functionality, enhance security, analyze performance, and improve user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

YesCite may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality, remember user preferences, conduct usage analytics, or display advertising content. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the availability or functionality of certain features.

Information Collected by Third-Party Services

YesCite may rely on third-party services to support website operation, analytics, and monetization, such as website analytics providers, advertising services, third-party login services, hosting and security providers, and subscription or payment services that may be enabled in the future. These third parties may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control their data processing practices.

4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect solely for purposes permitted by applicable law and consistent with this Policy. Such purposes include providing and maintaining the services, improving product functionality and user experience, managing accounts and authentication, processing subscriptions and transactions where applicable, displaying and measuring advertising performance, communicating with users regarding service-related matters, ensuring security and preventing misuse, and complying with legal obligations or protecting legitimate rights and interests.

We do not use collected information for purposes that are incompatible with those described above, nor do we engage in unreasonable or excessive processing without a lawful basis.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

YesCite may use cookies and similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels, or log files, to ensure proper operation of the website, enhance usability, and perform traffic analysis. Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers, whose use of such technologies is governed by their respective privacy policies.

You may manage or remove cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain services.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared or disclosed only where reasonably necessary to provide services, where you choose to use third-party features, where required by law or legal process, or where necessary to protect the security, rights, or legitimate interests of YesCite, its users, or the public.

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security and do not assume responsibility for risks arising from factors beyond our reasonable control.

8. Data Retention

We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required or permitted by applicable law. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or de-identify it.

9. International Users and Cross-Border Transfers

YesCite provides services to users worldwide. Your information may be stored or processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ. By using YesCite, you consent, to the extent permitted by law, to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information across borders as described in this Policy.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding information processed about you, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. The availability and scope of these rights depend on the laws of your jurisdiction.

11. Children’s Privacy

YesCite is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. As we are unable to actively verify the age of all users, if we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to address and remove such information.

12. Third-Party Links

YesCite may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of such third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the website and will become effective upon posting. Continued use of the services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

Email: contact@yescite.com