Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Create an account using Google OAuth
• Register invention ideas and technical descriptions
• Upload documents or attachments
• Use our patent search and analysis features
• Contact us for support

Personal Information

• Name and email address (from Google OAuth)
• Profile picture (from Google OAuth)
• Invention ideas and technical descriptions you provide
• Search queries and analysis results
• Usage patterns and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your patent searches and analysis requests
• Generate provisional patent drafts
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., cloud storage, database services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user information may be transferred as part of the business assets
• Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data centers and infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Specifically:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Invention ideas and drafts are retained until you delete them
• Search history and analysis results are retained for service improvement
• Audit logs are retained for security and compliance purposes

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Provide personalized content and features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services for authentication, patent data, and analysis. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:

• Google OAuth: For user authentication
• Patent APIs: USPTO, EPO, WIPO, Lens.org for patent data
• LLM Services: For novelty analysis and content generation
• Cloud Storage: For document and attachment storage

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the service or at the contact information provided in our Terms of Use.