Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TradeMarkGuard Inc. ("TradeMarkGuard," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you register for an account, create or manage trademark cases, or contact us for support. This may include:

  • Full name, email address, and phone number
  • Company or organization name and legal entity type
  • Registration and VAT numbers
  • Mailing and domicile addresses
  • Citizenship and country of incorporation
  • Payment and billing information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system
  • Device identifiers and usage data
  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on pages
  • Referring URL and search terms

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer our Services. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
  • To process trademark cases and facilitate intellectual property filings
  • To communicate with you about your account and cases
  • To process payments and manage billing
  • To send important updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, and providing customer support.
  • Legal Professionals: With independent licensed attorneys who handle trademark filings on your behalf, as authorized by you.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. We may also retain your information as required by applicable laws, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Data portability in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.