Privacy Policy

U.S. Trademark Associates

Effective Date: February 6, 2025

Introduction

U.S. Trademark Associates ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our trademark services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Request trademark filing services
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Contact us for support

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business information
• Trademark details and descriptions

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and file your trademark applications with the USPTO
• Communicate with you about your trademark filing status
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send you important updates about your trademark services
• Occasionally send promotional offers and newsletters (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Processing trademark filings with the USPTO
• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email communication services
• Payment processing

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal process
• Government requests
• Protection of our rights and property
• Emergency situations

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

General Rights

• Right to opt-out of marketing communications
• Right to request deletion of your data
• Right to update or correct your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

U.S. Trademark Associates
Plainfield, IL 60586
Email: support@ustrademarkassociates.com
Phone: (760) 813-0012

Opt-Out Information

To opt-out of marketing communications, you can:

• Click the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Contact us directly using the information above
• Update your preferences in your account settings

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This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 6, 2025.