Data Collection & Usage:
PDFCite operates primarily as a gateway between you and API services (such as OpenRouter). We do not access, read, or store the content of the PDFs you view or chat with. Your documents remain local to your browser or the source they are loaded from.

Account Information:
When you sign up, we store limited personal information based on your consent:
Name and Email address (for account identification).
IP Address (used solely for security and rate-limiting purposes).

Third-Party Services:
AI requests are processed through third-party providers (e.g., OpenRouter). Please review their privacy policies regarding data processing. We do not share your personal data with other third parties.