Your privacy matters. Learn how we protect your data.
Last updated: January 20, 2026
Plotivy ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered scientific data visualization platform.
When you create an account, we collect identifiers such as email address, authentication method, and optional profile fields (e.g., name or avatar). This data is stored in Supabase.
We collect usage data to improve the Service, including feature usage, error logs, device and browser details, and performance metrics.
We use PostHog analytics to understand how visitors use our platform. This includes:
When session recording is enabled, we automatically protect your sensitive data:
Even our team cannot see your actual data in session recordings.
You can opt out of analytics tracking at any time by clicking "Essential only" in our cookie consent banner.
Essential cookies are required to keep the site functioning properly. These include cookies that remember your cookie preferences and maintain your session state.
When you upload data files or create plots on Plotivy, the data is processed on our servers to generate visualizations and AI-assisted analysis.
When you use Plotivy's AI-powered features, we process your requests as follows:
We use OpenRouter and OpenAI as AI providers. The generated Python code runs on our secure backend, where your actual data is processed locally to create visualizations.
We use collected information to:
We use Supabase (PostgreSQL database) to store account data, gallery images, and user preferences. Analytics data is stored by PostHog in accordance with their privacy policy. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction, including access controls and encrypted connections.
Plotivy uses the following third-party services:
These providers may process data on our behalf as processors. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. When international transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) as required by applicable law.
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, visit your account settings or contact us at plotivy.info@gmail.com.
We retain your data for the following periods:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data (email, name, profile) | Until account deletion |
| Gallery images & visualizations | Until deleted by user or account deletion |
| Uploaded data files | Deleted immediately after processing |
| User preferences | Until account deletion |
| Analytics data (PostHog) | 90 days |
| Consent logs | 7 years (legal compliance) |
| Survey responses | Until account deletion or upon request |
We use AI to generate plots and analysis from your data and prompts. This processing does not produce legal or similarly significant effects. You remain responsible for validating outputs before use.
Plotivy is designed for researchers, students, and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Plotivy after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: plotivy.info@gmail.com