Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Patent Bar Fidelity ("the Platform," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and handles information from individuals who access or use patentbarfidelity.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described herein.

This Policy applies solely to information collected through the Site and does not govern information collected offline or through any third-party services not operated by the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two categories of information: information you provide voluntarily, and information collected automatically through your use of the Site.

Information You Provide. When you request access to certain content or features on the Site, you may be asked to submit your email address. Submission is voluntary. We collect only what you provide and do not request additional personal identifiers such as your name, address, or payment information at this stage of the Platform's operation.

Information Collected Automatically. When you visit the Site, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

• Pages visited and navigation paths within the Site
• Referring URLs and general traffic sources
• Device type, browser type, and operating system
• Country-level geographic information
• Session duration and page interaction data

This information is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any individual user identity. We do not collect precise geolocation data, and we do not use cookies or persistent tracking identifiers for behavioral advertising purposes.

Additionally, the Site stores a session token in your browser's local storage upon email submission. This token is used solely to recognize returning visitors on the same device and browser, and to avoid requiring repeated email submission. This token does not transmit data to external parties.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To grant access to gated content and features on the Site
• To communicate material updates to the Platform, including new content, features, or access changes
• To analyze aggregate usage patterns for the purpose of improving the Site's content and functionality
• To maintain the security and operational integrity of the Site

We do not use your email address for promotional marketing campaigns, affiliate marketing, or any form of commercial solicitation unrelated to the Platform's core function as an examination preparation resource.

3. Analytics

The Site uses Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand aggregate traffic and usage patterns. Cloudflare Web Analytics is designed to be privacy-preserving: it does not use cookies, does not fingerprint individual users, and does not track users across websites. Data collected through Cloudflare Web Analytics is subject to Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any other third-party behavioral tracking or advertising technology on the Site.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, license, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their independent use or commercial benefit.

We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

• To service providers who assist in operating the Site, including database and hosting infrastructure providers, solely to the extent necessary to perform those services and subject to confidentiality obligations
• When required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request
• When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Platform or its users

Our current infrastructure includes Supabase for database services and Cloudflare for hosting and analytics. Both providers operate under their own published privacy and security policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Data Retention

Email addresses collected through the Site are retained for so long as the Platform is operational or until you request deletion, whichever occurs first. Aggregate analytics data is retained in accordance with Cloudflare's standard data retention practices.

We do not retain data beyond what is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may request deletion of your email address from our records at any time by contacting us using the information provided in Section 9. We will process deletion requests within a reasonable time and without requiring justification.

You may also clear your browser's local storage at any time to remove the session token stored on your device. Doing so will not affect any data held on our servers.

The Site is intended for users in the United States. We do not knowingly direct the Site toward residents of the European Union, the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with distinct data protection frameworks. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that information has been submitted by a person under 18, we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be reflected in a revised Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following any such modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices may be directed to: