Privacy Policy
Introduction to Asset Governance
The Architectural Record ("the Portal") operates as a secure bridge for the transaction of intellectual property and patent assets. In this high-stakes environment, data integrity and privacy are not merely compliance requirements—they are the foundation of our fiduciary duty to clients. This document outlines how we protect the sensitive information transmitted during asset inquiries and data room access.
Information We Collect
Inquiry Form Data
We collect legal identity, professional affiliation, and specific asset interests during the preliminary inquiry phase.
Authentication Logs
Access to secure data rooms requires robust identity verification, including IP addresses and device signatures.
Utilization of Information
Information collected is utilized exclusively for the following technical and legal purposes:
- Facilitating secure transmission of patent technical specifications.
- Conducting required Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
- Generating legally binding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
Cookies & Forensic Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain session persistence within the Virtual Data Room (VDR). These are "Strictly Necessary" as defined by international privacy standards.
| Category | Duration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Security_Auth | Session | Ensures the integrity of the encrypted handshake between the browser and our IP servers. |
| Portal_Pref | 1 Year | Remembers viewer settings for the high-resolution patent rendering engine. |
Your Legal Rights
Right to Access
Request a complete transcript of all architectural and transactional data associated with your profile.
Right to Erasure
Request removal of metadata, subject to statutory retention periods for legal patent transaction records.
Data Portability
Obtain your inquiry history in a structured, machine-readable JSON or PDF format for your records.
Privacy Inquiries
For formal requests under GDPR, CCPA, or other regional regulations, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
privacy@architecturalrecord.legal north_east