At InventGenie, your privacy and trust are our top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our website and platform. We are committed to transparency, security, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including Canada’s PIPEDA and the GDPR where applicable.

1. What Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email, company, and password (encrypted).
• Profile & Project Data: Details about your inventions, R&D projects, uploaded files, and team members.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser/device info, access times, and page interactions for security and analytics.
• Communications: Preferences, support requests, survey responses, and marketing opt-ins.
• Payment Data: Billing details processed securely by third-party providers. We never store your credit card number.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account and provide secure access to our services.
• To personalize your experience and deliver tailored recommendations.
• To process payments and manage subscriptions.
• To communicate important updates, newsletters, and support responses.
• To improve our platform through analytics and user feedback.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. Data Security & Storage

• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry best practices.
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• We regularly audit our systems for vulnerabilities and update security protocols.
• Data is stored in secure data centers in Canada and/or trusted international locations.

4. AI & Machine Learning

• Your invention data is never used to train public AI models or shared with third parties for model training.
• AI features are used only to assist you within the platform (e.g., drafting, suggestions, analysis).
• You can request a manual review of any AI-generated output.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

• We only share your data with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, payments) who are contractually bound to protect your information.
• We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or marketers.
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.
• In the event of a merger or acquisition, you will be notified before your data is transferred.

6. Cookies & Analytics

• We use cookies to remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) help us understand usage patterns and improve our services.
• You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

7. Your Rights & Choices

• You can access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us.
• You may opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link in any message.
• We will verify your identity before fulfilling sensitive requests.

8. Children’s Privacy

• InventGenie is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Policy Updates

• We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website.
• Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

• Email: info@inventgenie.com
• Website: www.inventgenie.com