Legal & Compliance
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Patent Intelligence Group collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
Last Updated: March 2026
Contents
01
Information We Collect
02
How We Use Your Information
03
Information Sharing and Disclosure
04
Data Retention
05
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
06
Third-Party Links and Services
07
Data Security
08
Your Rights and Choices
09
Children’s Privacy
10
Changes to This Policy
11
Contact Us
Patent Intelligence Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at patentintelligencegroup.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site or engaging with our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Section 1
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use our Site, and information from third-party sources.
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact information including your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you submit an inquiry or contact form
- Patent information including patent numbers and titles when you submit an order or inquiry for one of our reports
- Information about your role, legal situation, or business context that you choose to share when requesting our services
- Correspondence and communications you send to us by email or through our website
Information Collected Automatically
- Log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
- Device information including hardware model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- Usage data including how you interact with our Site, which pages you visit, and how long you spend on each page
- Cookie and tracking data as described in the Cookies section below
Section 2
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our services
- To process and fulfill orders for our reports and analytical services
- To provide you with information about our services that may be relevant to your situation
- To improve and optimize our website and services
- To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications where you have consented to receive them
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- To protect the security and integrity of our website and business
- To analyze how our Site is used and to improve the user experience
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information to train artificial intelligence models. Your information is used solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Section 3
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering our services — subject to confidentiality obligations
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so
All engagements with Patent Intelligence Group are treated as confidential. Information you share about your patent situation, enforcement strategy, or business circumstances is used solely to provide the services you have requested and is not disclosed to third parties without your consent.
Section 4
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Contact and inquiry information is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter in case you contact us again
- Client engagement information is retained for the duration of our engagement and for a period thereafter as required by applicable professional and legal standards
- Website usage data collected automatically is typically retained for no more than 26 months
When we no longer need your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Section 5
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and help us understand how our Site is used. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously (such as through Google Analytics).
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience on return visits.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about how to manage cookies, visit your browser’s help documentation.
Section 6
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn and other external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Our website is built and hosted on WordPress. Form processing via WPForms and related plugins may be subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services used in connection with our website.
Section 7
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted through our website
- Access controls limiting who within our organization can access personal information
- Regular review of our information collection, storage, and processing practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.
Section 8
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
- Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Objection: The right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format
- Opt-Out: The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
If you have subscribed to our mailing list or marketing communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you or by contacting us directly.
Section 9
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.
Section 10
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Section 11
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
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Patent Intelligence Group
125 Park Avenue, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 646-397-3003