{"id":3,"date":"2025-05-21T09:43:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patentdecoder.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:18:21","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/patentdecoder.com\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This website is operated by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PatentDecoder BV<\/strong><br>Onafhankelijkheidslaan 43<br>9000 Ghent<br>Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Company number: BE1030512261<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: <a>Info@PatentDecoder.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What personal data we collect and why we collect it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact data<\/strong> (e.g. name, email address, phone number if provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication data<\/strong> (e.g. information submitted via contact forms or email)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical data<\/strong> (e.g. IP address, browser type, device information)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We collect this data for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To respond to inquiries and provide our services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To operate and maintain the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To ensure the security of the website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal basis (GDPR):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art. 6(1)(b) \u2013 performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art. 6(1)(f) \u2013 legitimate interests (website security, communication)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Comments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor\u2019s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract such data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Contact forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you contact us via a contact form, we collect the data you provide (e.g. name, email, message) for the purpose of handling your inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do <strong>not use this data for marketing purposes<\/strong> unless explicitly agreed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This website uses cookies to improve user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cookies may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essential cookies<\/strong> (necessary for website functionality)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functional cookies<\/strong> (e.g. remembering preferences)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This website may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools may collect anonymised or pseudonymised data such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address (shortened\/anonymised where possible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time spent on the website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can opt out of analytics tracking via browser settings or appropriate tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Who we share your data with<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not sell or rent personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We may share data with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosting providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website maintenance providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These providers process data only on our behalf and under appropriate data protection agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. How long we retain your data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We retain personal data only as long as necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact form data: up to 6\u201312 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical\/log data: typically up to 12 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Longer retention may apply where required by legal obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. What rights you have over your data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the GDPR, you have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rectify inaccurate data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request erasure of your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data portability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise your rights, please contact us at: <a>Info@PatentDecoder.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Belgium: the Data Protection Authority Belgium).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Where your data is sent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data may be processed within the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequacy decisions by the European Commission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Contact information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PatentDecoder BV<br>Email: <a>Info@PatentDecoder.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. How we protect your data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure hosting environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encryption where appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. What data breach procedures we have in place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a data breach, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Investigate and contain the incident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify affected individuals where required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. What third parties we receive data from<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not receive personal data from third parties for this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Automated decision-making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Industry regulatory disclosure requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a provider of patent attorney services, we are subject to professional regulations of the<br>Belgian Institute for Patent Attorneys.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Who we are This website is operated by: PatentDecoder BVOnafhankelijkheidslaan 439000 GhentBelgium Company number: BE1030512261 Email: Info@PatentDecoder.com 2. 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