How ResearchMate should explain data use, uploaded documents, authentication, and payments.
Private by design
Files are processed, not saved.
This page is a launch-ready draft and should be reviewed for your final business jurisdiction before public launch.
ResearchMate may process account information, uploaded academic documents, pasted research statements, matching results, profile information, support messages, and payment status data needed to operate the product.
ResearchMate does not save your resume or uploaded documents as files. Uploaded CVs, SOPs, proposals, papers, and other documents are processed to extract research direction or profile fields, then the uploaded file is discarded.
ResearchMate does not store the original document file and does not sell uploaded documents. If you choose to save profile information, the structured profile fields you save may be stored so your account can work properly.
Users should avoid uploading sensitive personal information that is not needed for matching.
Account sign-in and payments are handled through secure third-party service providers. ResearchMate may store subscription status and customer reference identifiers, but does not store full card details.
For privacy questions, users should contact ResearchMate through the contact page or the support email shown on the website.