Privacy Policy
How we protect your confidential code and intellectual property
Effective Date: January 3, 2025
Our Core Privacy Principle
Your code is your intellectual property. We never see it, store it, or transmit it. Our patent scanner runs entirely on your local machine. No code ever leaves your device.
What We Collect
Waitlist Information (Currently)
- Email address
- Optional survey responses about your needs
- Timestamp of signup
Analytics & Website Usage
- Anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics
- Page views, session duration, and general location (country/city)
- Browser type and device information
- No personally identifiable information is collected via analytics
Future Account Information
- Name and email
- Hashed passwords (never plain text)
- Patent metadata (titles, dates, descriptions)
- Billing information (processed by Stripe)
What We DON'T Collect
- Your source code (scanner runs locally)
- File contents from your repositories
- Proprietary algorithms or trade secrets
- Any data you don't explicitly submit
How Our Scanner Works
Our patent scanner is designed with privacy first:
- Downloads and runs entirely on your machine
- Analyzes code locally using AI models
- Generates patent drafts without internet connection
- Only uploads data you explicitly choose to save
Data Storage & Security
- Encrypted data storage on secure servers
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- No third-party access to your data
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your patent drafts
- Opt out of marketing communications
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies - Required for site functionality (authentication, sessions)
- Analytics Cookies - Google Analytics to understand site usage (can be disabled)
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about site usage. This helps us improve our service. You can opt out by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Disabling cookies in your browser settings
Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services:
- Stripe - Payment processing (PCI compliant)
- AWS/Railway - Secure cloud hosting
- Google Analytics - Website analytics (ID: G-8B823V39RX)
- Cloudflare - CDN and DDoS protection (if applicable)
Each service has its own privacy policy. We only share the minimum data necessary for functionality.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Email us at [email protected]
Updates to This Policy
We'll notify you of any material changes to this privacy policy via email and update the effective date above.