Introduction


This Privacy Policy explains the practices of Trademark Registries (the “Website”) and its operator Trademark Registries, LLC (collectively “we,” “our,” or “us”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information you submit through the Website.

Trademark Registries is part of a group of affiliated companies owned by the same parent company (collectively, “our Group Companies”). We may receive personal data from our Group Companies and may also share your personal information with them.

I. User Consent


By accessing or using this Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into the Website’s Terms of Service. By doing so, you expressly agree to our handling and processing of your information as outlined in this Policy.

II. Types of Information Collected


"Personal information" refers to data that identifies or relates to you, can be used to contact you, or could be reasonably linked to you directly or indirectly. For purposes of this Policy, “personal information” and “personal data” are used interchangeably and carry the same meaning.

III. Personal Information We Collect


A. Information You Provide Directly

When using the Website, you may be asked to submit the following categories of personal data:

Note: Providing certain personal information may be necessary to access or use specific features or services. Failure to provide such data may result in limited access to those features.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, including health information, religious beliefs, political views, or genetic data.

B. Information Generated by Us

As you interact with the Website, we may automatically collect and generate the following types of information:

C. Collection Methods

We collect personal data when you:

For referral features (e.g., "tell a friend"), we collect the name and email of your referral to send a one-time message. We also collect your email and the content of your referral. This information is used solely to facilitate the referral and is not reused beyond that purpose.

IV. Cookies and Tracking Technologies


Cookies are text files placed on your device to help the Website remember you and enhance your experience.

A. First-Party Cookies

We use our own cookies to enable user account functionality, remember preferences, and support seamless navigation. These cookies remain associated with your account. Disabling them may limit functionality.

B. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party tools that place cookies for analytics and marketing, including:

C. Managing Cookies

Refer to Section XII.B for how to opt out of cookie tracking or adjust your browser settings.

V. Anonymous Information Collection


We may passively collect anonymous data that cannot identify you. This data complies with de-identification standards and may be used for any lawful purpose. Links on our Website may direct you to third-party sites, which are not governed by this Policy.

VI. Information Storage and Protection


A. Data Location

Your personal information may be processed and stored outside your country, including in regions with less strict data protection laws.

B. Security Measures

We use safeguards such as SSL encryption and other security protocols to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

C. Payment Information

We do not directly store credit or debit card data. This information is handled by third-party payment processors. However, we may retain access to your payment data through these providers for convenience in future transactions.

D. Blockchain Records

Submissions made via the Website are permanently recorded on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain.

E. Security Disclaimer

While we take reasonable steps to secure your information, no online platform can guarantee complete security.

F. Data Retention

We may retain your personal data as long as your account is active and as needed thereafter to:

VII. Use and Sharing of Personal Information


A. How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used to:

You may have rights to restrict or object to certain uses, as detailed in Section XII.

B. Electronic Communications

We may contact you by email or live chat to:

C. Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell personal data. We may disclose information to:

D. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your information based on:

E. Anonymized Data

We may remove identifiable elements from personal data to create “Anonymous Information.” This data may be used indefinitely and without compensation to you, for marketing, improvement, and other purposes.

VIII. Anonymous Data Usage


This Privacy Policy does not limit our use of Anonymous Information. We may freely share or use anonymized data with third parties, partners, and advertisers.

IX. Public Visibility of Data


Information you submit to public sections of the Website (e.g., comments, forums) may be visible to others and collected by third parties. We are not responsible for how this public data is used.

X. External Sites and Advertising


The Website may link to third-party websites. These sites have separate privacy practices and are not covered by this Policy. We do not take responsibility for content or behavior on such external sites.

XI. Policy Updates


We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page and may be communicated via email. Continued use of the Website after updates indicates your acceptance of those changes. If changes materially affect previously collected data, we will notify you and request consent if required by law.

XII. Children’s Privacy


Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to use the Website. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal data without consent, contact us using the details below.

XIII. Contact Us


If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at 📧trademarkregistries.com