Data Privacy Statement #

Neo4j SemSpect Plugin #

This version of SemSpect (also referred to as “the Software”) is a plugin for Neo4j graph database management systems (DBMS). The Software is deployed as a Neo4j server extension and runs on the same computer as the Neo4j DBMS, in the same java virtual machine. The exploration UI is hosted by the Neo4j database web server and runs locally in the user’s web browser.

What data is stored in SemSpect during and after usage? #

Your privacy matters to us.

During usage, the Software extracts and stores data contained in the license key for the Software (if provided) solely for license validation purposes (licensee, license scope, expiration date and license ID). During and after usage, the Software stores the users input related to gaining access to the DBMS, modifying the settings of the Software, providing values for filtering the data and filling name and description fields when saving explorations or user-defined “SemSpect” labels.

All this data (also referred to as “User Provided Data”) is technically required to reasonably operate the Software.

Where is this data stored and is there any data exchange? #

Data related to the Software installation and usage is stored in the local storage of the web browser. The User Provided Data is stored locally in the local storage of the web browser as well as in the active Neo4j DBMS and its associated directories (which can be located on a remote server). The User Provided Data is not protected against accidental loss or unauthorized access. Any person with access to the user’s web browser, the plugins installation directories or the Neo4j DBMS can also access this data. The Software does not exchange, share, or synchronize any User Provided Data with any application outside the Neo4j Graph Database.

In this respect the Software does not collect or use personal data that are subject to your approval under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

How can I delete any stored data? #

You can remove any User Provided Data from the local storage of the web browser via SemSpect -> Settings -> Reset local data. You can remove User Provided Data from the Neo4j DBMS and its file system via SemSpect -> Settings -> Reset graph data.

The user has to be aware that these operations are only possible when the DBMS is active. Copies of the DBMS created by the user, a backup job or by the Neo4j upgrade process are not affected by these operations.

Remark: depending on the DBMS settings, the values used for filtering data or the names chosen for user-defined labels might persist in the database logs.

Who we are #

The Software is a product of derivo GmbH, Olgastr. 143, 89073 Ulm, Germany. Please contact us with any questions or concerns about privacy at info@derivo.de.

Version: October 17th, 2025