Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 8, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
Paper Nexus uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized features for research paper discovery.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, security features, and basic site navigation.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your search preferences, language settings, and research interests.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how our platform is being used, which papers are most popular, and how we can improve our research discovery features.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These may include:
- AWS services for authentication and cloud functionality
- Stripe for payment processing (if applicable)
- Analytics providers to help us understand site usage
- Content delivery networks to improve site performance
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. You can:
- Accept or decline cookies when prompted
- Delete cookies that have already been set
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Authentication cookies: Expire based on your login session
- Preference cookies: Retained until you change your settings
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@papernex.us
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This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and user privacy. By using Paper Nexus, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.