Privacy Policy

PatentCobot.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our patent analysis API service and website.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our services.

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address when you register for an account
• Payment information when you subscribe to paid plans
• Company information and contact details
• Communications you send to us

Usage Information

• API usage data including requests made, timestamps, and response times
• Patent numbers and data processed through our API
• IP addresses and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Website navigation and interaction data

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our API services
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions
• Improving our services and developing new features
• Monitoring API usage and preventing abuse
• Providing customer support and technical assistance
• Sending important service updates and notifications
• Complying with legal obligations

USPTO Data: Our service processes patent data sourced directly from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) through the official patents-public-data.patents.publications dataset on Google BigQuery. This data is publicly available and we do not claim ownership of patent content.

We process patent information to extract structured data fields, analyze claims dependencies, and provide search functionality. All patent data processed through our API maintains its public domain status.

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our service (AWS, payment processors, analytics providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

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

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Monitoring and logging of system access
• Secure hosting infrastructure (AWS)

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy:

• Account information: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
• API usage logs: 2 years for analytics and debugging purposes
• Payment data: As required by financial regulations (typically 7 years)
• Support communications: 3 years after resolution

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@patentcobot.com

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Data processing agreements with third-party providers
• Compliance with applicable data protection laws

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us: