Privacy policy


At FTO Checker, we value your privacy and treat your invention data with the highest level of confidentiality. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

1. Information we collect

When you use FTO Checker, we may collect the following types of data:

a. Invention-related data

The invention description you submit via our form.

b. Personal data

Your email address (used exclusively to deliver your report and follow up on your request).

c. Technical data

Device type, browser type, IP address, and limited usage data, collected automatically for security and performance monitoring.

We do not collect or store payment information ourselves. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe or another certified third-party provider.

 

2. How we use your data

We use your data solely to:

  • Process your FTO request
  • Generate and deliver your reportImprove the service (in anonymized, aggregate form only)
  • Fulfill legal and administrative obligations

We do not:

  • Use your invention description for training AI models
  • Share your data with third parties
  • Reuse, sell, or analyze your submission beyond report generation

 

3. Invention confidentiality

FTO Checker was designed from the ground up to protect your invention:

  • Your exact description is never submitted verbatim to search engines or patent databases. Instead, our system generates multiple neutral paraphrased versions for querying, limiting any potential disclosure.
  • Your submission is automatically deleted from our servers shortly after your report is delivered.

Your invention remains confidential and fully under your control.

If you'd like us to delete your submission manually or immediately, you may contact us at any time.

 

4. Data storage and security

All data is processed through providers that are ISO/IEC 27001 certified. We use infrastructure based in the European Union, ensuring:

  • GDPR-compliant data handling
  • End-to-end encryption during data transmission
  • Controlled access to all storage systems

We retain minimal technical logs for no more than 30 days, solely for abuse prevention and operational monitoring.

 

5. Legal basis (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent – when you submit an invention via our form
  • Legitimate interest – for securing and maintaining the service

You have the right to:

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

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at: privacy@ftochecker.com

 

6. Cookies and tracking

We use only strictly necessary cookies for website functionality (e.g., language selection, form submission).

We do not use tracking cookies, ad cookies, or third-party analytics without your explicit consent.

 

7. Data retention

Invention submissions: deleted within a short window after report delivery (typically <24 hours).

Email and metadata: stored only as needed to fulfill your request and comply with administrative or legal requirements.

 

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our service or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on this page.

 

9. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you’d like to exercise your data rights, you can reach us at: privacy@ftochecker.com