Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how PatentFig ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use our website and services, including AI-assisted patent figure generation tools.

By accessing or using the service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: name, email address, login provider details, profile data.
• Billing Information: subscription plan, transaction IDs, payment status, and billing history (processed by payment providers).
• User Content: prompts, uploaded images, sketches, generated outputs, and project metadata.
• Usage Data: feature usage, clicks, page views, referrer URLs, and session information.
• Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and log records.
• Support Communications: messages submitted through contact channels and support requests.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

• provide, maintain, and improve the service;
• generate and edit patent figures and related outputs;
• authenticate users and secure accounts;
• process subscriptions, credits, and payments;
• detect fraud, abuse, security incidents, and service misuse;
• communicate service updates, account notices, and support responses;
• analyze performance and reliability;
• comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases (Where Required)

Depending on your jurisdiction, we process data based on one or more of the following:

• your consent;
• performance of a contract with you;
• compliance with legal obligations;
• legitimate interests (such as service security and product improvement).

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• keep you signed in;
• remember preferences;
• understand service usage;
• improve stability and performance.

See our Cookie Policy for more details.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: hosting, storage, analytics, authentication, email, and payment processors;
• Infrastructure and AI Providers: for generating requested outputs;
• Legal and Compliance Parties: when required by law, court order, or regulatory request;
• Corporate Transaction Parties: in connection with mergers, acquisitions, financing, or asset sales.

Recipients are expected to process data only for legitimate service purposes and under appropriate safeguards.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as needed to:

• provide the service and maintain your account;
• comply with legal, tax, accounting, and security obligations;
• resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it within a reasonable period, subject to backup and legal requirements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information. However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining account credential confidentiality.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate transfer mechanisms and safeguards.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on local law, you may have rights to:

• access personal data;
• correct inaccurate data;
• delete data;
• object to or restrict processing;
• withdraw consent;
• request portability of applicable data.

To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

Children

The service is not directed to children under 13 (or a higher minimum age where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Third-Party Links and Services

The service may contain links to third-party websites or tools. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be reflected by revising the date above and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at contact@patentfig.ai.