Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice based on evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards, or we may make changes to our Site and Services. We will post changes to our Privacy Notice on this page and encourage you to review our Privacy Notice when you use our Site to stay informed. If we make changes that materially alter your privacy rights, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make. If you disagree with the changes to this Privacy Notice, you should discontinue your use of the Site.

Children

The Site is not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from, anyone under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with information, they should contact us. We will delete such information from our files as soon as reasonably practicable.

Personal Information We Collect

Information You Provide Us

We may collect information that identifies you or that can be reasonably capable of being associated with you (“Personal Information”) when you use our Site and Services. You may provide us with Personal Information such as your name, email, phone number, and address when you request information from us. You may also provide us with additional information when you apply for a job or otherwise interact with Patent Services USA, INC on our Site.

Information We Automatically Collect

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device using cookies and similar technologies. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we may collect information about the individual web pages or services that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies (small, often encrypted, text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device) and similar technologies (“Cookies”) to provide you with certain functions on our Site and help collect data. This section explains how we use Cookies to collect information about the way you use our Site and how you can control them.

How We Use Cookies

We use Cookies to track how you use our Site by providing usage statistics. Cookies are also used to deliver our information (including updates) and allow account authentication to you based upon your browsing history and previous visits to the Site. Information supplied to us using Cookies helps us to provide a better online experience to our visitors and users and send marketing communications to them, as the case may be. We may combine the information we collect from Cookies with Personal Information that we have collected from you to learn more about how you use our Site to improve it.

Types of Cookies

We use both session Cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent Cookies (which stay on your device until you delete them). To make it easier for you to understand why we need them, the Cookies we use on our Site can be grouped into the following categories:

• Strictly Necessary: These Cookies are necessary for the Site to work properly. They include any essential authentication and authorization Cookies for our Site.
• Functionality: These Cookies enable technical performance and allow us to remember the choices you make while browsing our Site, including any preferences you set. They also include sign-in and authentication Cookies and IDs that enable you to return without additional sign-in.
• Performance/Analytical: These Cookies allow us to collect certain information about how you navigate the Site and services running on your device. They help us understand which areas you use and what we can do to improve them.
• Targeting: These Cookies are used to deliver relevant information related to our Site to an identified machine or other device (not a named or otherwise identifiable person) which has previously been used to visit our Site. Some of these types of Cookies on our Site are operated by third parties with our permission and are used to identify advertising sources that are effectively driving customers to our Site.

Cookies Set by Third Party Websites

To enhance our content and to deliver a better online experience for our users, we sometimes embed images and videos from other websites on the Site. We currently use, and may in the future use, content from websites such as YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You may be presented with Cookies from these third-party websites. Please note that we do not control these Cookies. The privacy practices of these third parties will be governed by the parties’ own privacy statements or policies. We are not responsible for the security or privacy of any information collected by these third parties, using Cookies or other means. You should consult and review the relevant third-party privacy statement or policy for information on how these Cookies are used and how you can control them.

Social Sharing

We also embed social sharing icons throughout our Site. These sharing options are designed to enable users to easily share content from our Site with others using a variety of different social networks. The Site may collect information such as the web pages you visited and IP addresses, and may set Cookies to enable features to function properly. We are not responsible for the security or privacy of any information collected by these third parties. You should review the privacy statements or policies applicable to the third-party services you connect to, use, or access.

How to Control and Delete Cookies

Cookies can be controlled, blocked or restricted through your web browser settings. Information on how to do this can be found within the Help section of your browser. All Cookies are browser specific. Therefore, if you use multiple browsers or devices to access websites, you will need to manage your Cookie preferences across these environments.

Find out how to manage Cookies on popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Opera
• Apple Safari

If you are using a mobile device to access the Site, you will need to refer to your instruction manual or other help/settings resource to find out how you can control Cookies on your device. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

Please note that if you restrict, disable or block any or all Cookies from your web browser or mobile or other device, the Site may not operate properly, and you may not have access to our services available through the Site. We are not be responsible for your inability to use our Site or any degraded function you may experience that may be caused by your settings and choices regarding Cookies.

How We Use Personal Information

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes and as otherwise described in this Privacy Notice or at the time of collection:

• To provide, operate and improve the Site;
• To contact you and provide you with our Services or information you may request from us;
• To communicate with you about the Site, including by sending you announcements and administrative messages;
• To personalize your experience with the Site;
• To provide support and maintenance;
• To respond to your request and feedback;
• To provide you with Patent Services USA, INC marketing communications;
• To help us advertise the Site and display advertisements to you;
• To respond to law enforcement requests and as required by applicable law, court order, or governmental regulations;
• To comply with legal obligations; and
• With your consent.

How We Share Personal Information

We may share your Personal Information with our corporate parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates, for purposes consistent with this Privacy Notice.

We may share your Personal Information with third party companies and individuals that provide services on our behalf or help us operate the Site (such as professional advisors, customer support, hosting, analytics, email delivery, marketing, and database management services). These third parties may use your Personal Information only as directed or authorized by us and in a manner consistent with this Privacy Notice, and are prohibited from using or disclosing your information for any other purpose. We may also share your Personal Information for compliance purposes.

We may sell, transfer or otherwise share some or all of our business or assets, including your Personal Information, in connection with a business transaction (or potential business transaction) such as a corporate divestiture, merger, consolidation, acquisition, reorganization or sale of assets, or in the event of bankruptcy or dissolution.

Privacy Technology Practices

Do Not Track

Some Internet browsers may be configured to send "Do Not Track" signals to the online services that you visit. We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" or similar signals. To find out more about "Do Not Track," please visit https://www.allaboutdnt.com.

Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to other websites, mobile applications, and other online services operated by third parties. These links are not an endorsement of, or representation that we are affiliated with, any third party. In addition, our content may be included on web pages or in mobile applications or online services that are not associated with us. We do not control third party websites, mobile applications or online services, and we are not responsible for their actions. Other websites, mobile applications and services follow different rules regarding the collection, use and sharing of your Personal Information. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of the other websites, mobile applications and online services you use.

Data Security

We employ a number of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the Personal Information we collect. The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password for access to certain parts of our Service, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone. We urge you to be careful about giving out information in public areas of the Site.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee the security of your Personal Information transmitted to our Site. Any transmission of Personal Information is at your own risk.

Data Retention

Patent Services USA, INC strives to retain Personal Information for no longer than is reasonably necessary for its processing purpose. The applicable retention period depends on the purpose for which Personal Information was obtained and on specific data retention obligations arising from applicable laws that may require the data to be held for a certain period of time.

We may retain Personal Information for a longer period than is necessary for its processing purpose in the event of a complaint or if we reasonably believe there is a prospect of litigation in respect of our relationship with you. In some circumstances, for research or statistical purposes (including the generation of aggregate statistical studies), we will anonymize your Personal Information, in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you.

Note To International Users

The Site is hosted in the United States. If you are a user accessing the Site from any other region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, and disclosure that differ from United States laws, please be advised that through your continued use of the Site, which is governed by US law, you are transferring your Personal Information to the United States and you consent to that transfer.

How To Opt Out Of Email Communications

If you provide your email address to Patent Services USA, INC, we may send you emails about our Services from time to time. If you do not wish to receive such emails you may opt out of future emails regarding our Services by following the opt-out instructions in the email. Note that you cannot opt out of receiving required administrative or legal communications. Opt-out requests will be effective after a reasonable period of time for processing but in no event longer than such time as may be required by applicable law.

SMS Communications

You may register and subscribe to receive mobile alerts from us. By subscribing, you expressly consent to receive recurring autodialed SMS alerts and notifications on your mobile device from Patent Services USA, INC. You may opt-out of SMS communications at any time.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

California Privacy Rights

This section outlines certain required disclosures and data rights afforded to California residents by the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). Please note we do not "sell" or "share" your Personal Information as those terms are defined in the CCPA.

Summary of the Categories of Personal Information We Collect

The Personal Information you may provide us with includes:

• Identifiers such as your real name, alias, postal address and similar identifiers;
• Personal Information Categories listed in the California Customer Records Statute such as your real name, address, telephone number, and medical information;
• Protected Classification Characteristics under California law such as your age, citizenship, marital status, and mental ability;
• Internet or other similar network activity such as information on how your interact with our Site;
• Professional or employment related information such as your current or past job history; and
• Non-public education information such as educational records directly related to you that are maintained by an educational institution.

We do not collect biometric information, geolocation data, sensory data, or make inferences drawn from your personal information.

Right to Know

You can request information about how we have collected, used and shared and used your Personal Information during the past 12 months. We have made this information available to California residents without having to request it by including it in this Policy.

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the Personal Information that we maintain about you.

Right to Delete

You may request that we delete any of your personal data that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions. Once we receive your request and confirm your identity, we will review your request. We may deny your deletion request if retaining the information is proper and necessary or if an exception allowing us to retain the information applies.

Right to Correct

You may also request that we correct any of your personal data that has become outdated or needs correction for any reason.

Exercising Your Rights

To access or delete specific pieces of Personal Information we will need to verify your identity to the degree of certainty required by law. As permitted by applicable law, any request you submit to us is subject to an identification and residency verification process ("Verifiable Consumer Request"). We will not fulfill your request unless you have provided sufficient information for us to reasonably verify you are the consumer about whom we collected Personal Information.

California residents may exercise their rights described above by emailing us at info@ownmyinvention.com with the subject line "California Data Rights Request" or by mail at:

Patent Services USA, INC
28 W Flagler ST
Suit 500
Miami, FL 33130

Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf (an "Authorized Agent"), may make a request to know or delete related to your personal data. We require Authorized Agents to provide written authorization confirming they may submit a request on your behalf. You may only submit a request to know twice within a 12-month period. We endeavor to substantively respond to a Verifiable Consumer Request within forty-five (45) days of its receipt, unless we require an extension. If we reasonably require an extension, we will inform you of the reason and extension period.

Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your data subject rights. We do not charge a fee to process or respond to your Verifiable Consumer Request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded. If we determine that the request warrants a fee, we will tell you why we made that decision and provide you with a cost estimate before completing your request.

California’s Shine the Light Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents who use our Site to request certain information about our disclosure of the information you provide through the website to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please get in touch with us at the information below.

Contact Us

For questions or comments about this Privacy Notice and our privacy practices, contact us at:

By Email

Info@ownmyinvention.com

By Mail

Patent Services USA, INC
28 W Flagler St
Suite 500
Miami, FL 33130