1. Introduction

Vectrax ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Vectrax platform. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our service and the choices you have associated with that data.

2. Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service:

• Account Data: Email address, full name, and account preferences when you register.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the platform (pages visited, time spent, clicks, searches).
• Device Data: Device type, browser, IP address, and operating system for security and analytics purposes.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze platform usage patterns.

3. Publicly Available Data

Vectrax aggregates and analyzes publicly available information from:

• Patent databases (USPTO, ArXiv, EPO, WIPO)
• Public company filings and announcements
• Academic publications and research
• News and public business intelligence sources

This data is processed in compliance with CFAA and does not include any confidential proprietary information.

4. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

For EU Users (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your personal data. We process data with your explicit consent and maintain records of processing activities.

For California Users (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared. You may request deletion of your data and opt-out of data sales (which we do not conduct).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our service. Account data is retained for the duration of your account. Usage data is retained for 90 days for analytics purposes unless legally required otherwise.

6. Data Security

We employ industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) and security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will promptly notify you of any breach affecting your personal information.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics, payments (Stripe), and monitoring. These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

9. Contact Us

If you have privacy concerns or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the application or email support.