VERA - Virtual Execution and Reaction Architecture

Summary: VERA respects your privacy. We do not collect personal information, track usage, or share data with third parties. Your research data remains entirely under your control.

Information We Do Not Collect

VERA is designed with privacy as a core principle. We are committed to protecting user privacy and do not engage in data collection practices. Specifically:

No personal information collection: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers
No usage tracking: We do not track how you use the application or what workflows you create
No analytics or telemetry: No data is sent to external analytics services
No cookies or similar technologies: We do not use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies
No account creation required: You can use VERA without creating any account or providing any information

Data Security & Your Research

Your research data and computational results are stored locally on your computer and remain entirely under your control:

Local storage only: All your data, including molecular structures, computational results, and workflows, are stored locally on your device
No cloud storage: We do not provide cloud storage or backup services
Your responsibility: You are responsible for backing up your data and maintaining its security
Offline functionality: VERA works entirely offline once installed

Third-Party Integrations

VERA integrates with various scientific databases and services. When you use these integrations, your interactions are governed by their respective privacy policies:

Integrated Services:

• PubChem: Chemical compound database (NIH privacy policy)
• RCSB Protein Data Bank: Protein structure database

Important: When you download data from these services or submit queries, you are interacting directly with those services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before use.

Website Privacy (vera-desktop-app.netlify.app)

Our website (vera-desktop-app.netlify.app) is designed to provide information about VERA without compromising privacy:

No tracking: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tracking services
No cookies: Our website does not use cookies or local storage
Minimal JavaScript: The website uses minimal JavaScript and no tracking libraries
Static hosting: Hosted on a privacy-friendly platform with no user data collection

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.