Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how htslab.org ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our web applications and data portals.

Information We Collect

Basic account information from Google Sign-In (name, email address, profile image)
Data you upload or generate while using our platform (for example: datasets, analysis inputs, and results)
Usage information such as job activity, logs, interactions with the platform, and analytics data

How We Use Information

To authenticate users and manage access to the platform
To provide, operate, and improve our tools and services
To process and analyze data submitted through the platform
To maintain system performance, security, and reliability
To generate aggregate usage statistics to improve the platform; we do not disclose individual usage

Cookies

We use essential cookies to enable authentication and secure access to the platform. These cookies are required for core functionality and cannot be disabled. We also use analytics cookies, including Google Analytics, to understand how the platform is used and to improve performance. If you disable cookies in your browser, you may not be able to access core functionality.

Technical Information and Logs

We may collect technical information such as IP address and server logs for security, performance monitoring, and usage analysis. This information is not used to personally identify users.

Data Storage and Security

Data is stored securely using cloud infrastructure (including Google Cloud services such as Cloud Run, Firestore, and Cloud Storage). Access is restricted to authorized users and protected using standard security practices.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared only:

With authorized collaborators where applicable
To comply with legal obligations
To maintain and operate the platform (for example: cloud providers and analytics services)

User Data Responsibility

You are responsible for the data you upload to the platform. You agree not to upload sensitive, regulated, or personally identifiable data unless explicitly permitted and appropriate safeguards are in place.

Google Authentication

This application uses Google OAuth for authentication. We only access basic profile information (name, email address, and profile image). We do not access, store, or modify any additional data from your Google account.