Last Updated: June 13th 2025
Introduction
ChemStudio Pro ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our computational chemistry toolkit mobile application ("App").
This policy applies to all users of ChemStudio Pro, including pharmaceutical researchers, medicinal chemists, bioinformatics professionals, and students.
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses:
- Research Functionality: Store and manage your molecular designs, projects, and analyses
- Database Search: Facilitate searches across chemical databases
- Data Analysis: Perform ADMET predictions, QSAR modeling, and property calculations
- 3D Visualization: Generate and display molecular structures
- Export Services: Enable data export in various formats
App Improvement:
- Analyze usage patterns to improve features
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Develop new computational chemistry tools
- Optimize app performance
Communication:
- Respond to support requests
- Send important app updates or security notices
- Provide educational content about computational chemistry (with consent)
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage:
- Most molecular data is stored locally on your device
- Projects and custom libraries remain on your device by default
- You control when data is shared or exported
Cloud Storage (Optional):
- Backup and sync services (if enabled)
- Encrypted transmission and storage
- You can disable cloud features at any time
Security Measures:
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Secure API connections to external databases
- Regular security audits and updates
- No storage of sensitive research data on our servers without explicit consent
Third-Party Services
Chemical Databases:
- PubChem: Subject to NCBI/NIH terms of service
- ChEMBL: Subject to EMBL-EBI terms of use
- DrugBank: Subject to DrugBank license terms
Analytics Services:
- Anonymized usage analytics to improve app functionality
- Crash reporting for technical improvements
- No personal identification in analytics data
Export Services:
- PDF generation for reports
- Data format conversion utilities
- File sharing capabilities (user-initiated)
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Limited Disclosure Circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Safety Concerns: To protect rights, property, or safety of users
- Business Transfers: In connection with merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)
- Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
Research Collaboration:
- Anonymized, aggregated usage statistics may be shared for scientific research
- Individual molecular data is never shared without explicit consent
- Opt-out available for all research participation
International Data Transfers
ChemStudio Pro may be used globally by researchers. When data is transferred internationally:
- We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
- Data processing complies with applicable privacy laws
- Users in the EU have additional rights under GDPR
Your Rights and Choices
Data Access and Control:
- Access: View all data stored in the app
- Correction: Edit or update your molecular data and projects
- Deletion: Delete individual molecules, projects, or all data
- Export: Download your data in standard formats
- Portability: Transfer data to other applications
Privacy Controls:
- Database Search: Choose which external databases to query
- Analytics: Opt-out of usage analytics
- Cloud Sync: Enable or disable cloud storage features
- Notifications: Control communication preferences
EU Users (GDPR Rights):
- Right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Children's Privacy
ChemStudio Pro is designed for professional and educational use in chemistry and pharmaceutical research. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
Data Retention
User Data:
- Molecular data: Retained as long as you use the app
- Projects: Deleted when you delete them or uninstall the app
- Account information: Retained until account deletion
Technical Data:
- Usage analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months
- Crash reports: Deleted after 24 months
- Temporary database cache: Deleted within 30 days
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our data practices
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- User feedback and suggestions
Notification: We will notify users of material changes through:
- In-app notifications
- Email (if provided)
- App Store update notes
Specific Disclosures for Computational Chemistry Use
Research Data Sensitivity:
- We understand the proprietary nature of pharmaceutical research
- Molecular designs and research projects are treated as confidential
- No data mining or analysis of your research content
- Complete user control over data sharing and collaboration
Professional Use Considerations:
- App suitable for use in regulated pharmaceutical environments
- Compliance with relevant research data management policies
- Support for institutional privacy requirements
- Audit trail capabilities for regulatory compliance
Open Science Support:
- Optional features for sharing non-proprietary research
- Support for open chemical data initiatives
- Respect for both proprietary and open research models
Consent
By using ChemStudio Pro, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our App.
For EU Users: Your consent is freely given, specific, informed, and can be withdrawn at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.
ChemStudio Pro Development Team
Advancing Computational Chemistry Through Privacy-Conscious Design