Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7/3/2025
Information We Collect
CiteYourSource.com is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and encrypted password.
- Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Citations and Bibliographies: We store the citations and bibliographies you create when logged into your account.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited and features used.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, and IP address.
- Cookies: We use session cookies to maintain your login status and improve your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our citation generation services
- Create and manage your user account
- Save and organize your citations and bibliographies
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
- Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Encryption of sensitive data, including passwords
- Secure data transmission protocols
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can access and review your account information at any time through your dashboard.
- Correction: You can update or correct your account information through your account settings.
- Deletion: You can delete your citations, bibliographies, or entire account at any time.
- Data Portability: You can export your citations and bibliographies in various formats.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website usage and performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for:
- Book Information: We may query external APIs (such as Google Books or Open Library) to help auto-populate citation information. These queries may include book titles or ISBNs you search for.
- Analytics: We may use web analytics services to understand how our website is used.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact form.
Academic Use Disclaimer
While we strive to provide accurate citation formats, users are responsible for verifying that citations meet their institution's specific requirements and style guidelines. Citations generated by our tool should be reviewed and may require manual adjustments to comply with specific academic standards.