Privacy Policy

QuantumDiscovery.io collects information to facilitate quantum materials research, licensing inquiries, and research sponsorship:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, organization details for partnership and licensing inquiries
• Research Inquiry Data: Industry applications, partnership requirements, licensing specifications
• Sponsorship Information: Donation amounts, payment details, Discovery Sponsor recognition preferences
• Usage Information: Website analytics, service interactions, inquiry communications

We use collected information for:

• Materials Licensing: Processing NDA-protected composition details and licensing agreements for Mae and future discoveries
• Research Partnerships: Facilitating university collaborations, experimental validation, and industry partnerships
• Sponsorship Recognition: Processing Discovery Sponsor acknowledgments for Nature Materials publications and future discovery alerts
• Communication: Updates on research progress, licensing opportunities, and partnership developments
• Research Advancement: Continuing quantum materials discovery research (no sharing of proprietary methodology)

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information and proprietary materials data:

• Encryption: All data transmission uses 256-bit SSL encryption
• NDA Protection: Proprietary composition details (e.g., Mae composition) shared only under signed confidentiality agreements
• Access Controls: Strict access limitations to authorized personnel only
• Data Minimization: We collect only information necessary for research partnerships and licensing
• Secure Storage: All licensing and sponsorship data stored in encrypted, secure infrastructure

QuantumDiscovery.io does not sell, trade, or rent personal information. We may share information only:

• With Consent: When you explicitly authorize information sharing (e.g., Discovery Sponsor acknowledgment in publications)
• Legal Requirements: When required by applicable law or legal process
• Service Providers: With trusted partners for payment processing and publication coordination
• Research Collaboration: With university and industry partners under NDA for materials validation and licensing
• Proprietary Materials: Composition details shared ONLY under signed NDAs with legitimate licensing prospects

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Withdraw consent for processing at any time (e.g., opt-out of Discovery Sponsor future discovery alerts)

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

• Facilitate ongoing research partnerships and licensing agreements
• Maintain Discovery Sponsor recognition in publications
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce NDA/licensing agreements
• Continue materials discovery research

You may request data deletion at any time, subject to legal retention requirements and contractual obligations.

Your information may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own for international research collaborations and licensing partnerships. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers, including NDA protection for proprietary materials data.

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.