Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 31, 2026

Invention Matters®   (“Invention Matters, LLC”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with our website at https://www.inventionmatters.com, related applications, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

If we enter into a separate written agreement with you that governs data protection and privacy, that agreement will control in the event of a conflict.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from a variety of sources, including directly from you, automatically through your use of the Services, and from third parties.

Personal Information means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.

a. Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name, email address, company name, title
  • Contact and communication details
  • Information submitted through forms, demos, events, or inquiries
  • Payment or billing information (if applicable)
  • Preferences, feedback, and communications

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Services, we may collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Device, browser, and operating system information
  • Pages viewed, time spent, and interaction data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c. Business and Professional Information

We may collect information about:

  • Customers and prospective customers
  • Business partners, vendors, and contractors
  • Event attendees and collaborators

d. Job Applications

If you apply for a role with Invention Matters, we may collect resume data, contact details, and application-related information.

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our Services
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Deliver analytics, invention insights, and platform functionality
  • Manage accounts, relationships, and communications
  • Process transactions and payments
  • Send product updates and marketing communications (where permitted)
  • Conduct research, analytics, and product development
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

AI and Automated Processing

Invention Matters may use analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies to support invention analysis and platform features.

  • We do not use customer data to train public or third-party AI models without permission.
  • Automated processing is used to support insights and efficiency, not to make legally significant decisions without human involvement.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA & UK)

Where the GDPR applies, we process personal information based on:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Consent, where required

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers supporting our operations
  • Analytics, hosting, and security vendors
  • Business partners and event co-sponsors
  • Professional advisors
  • Government or regulatory authorities, where required by law
  • Parties involved in a corporate transaction

We do not sell personal information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure the Services
  • Understand usage and performance
  • Improve user experience

You may manage cookies through your browser settings. The Services do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using unsubscribe links or by contacting us.

EEA & UK Residents

You may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, subject to legal limitations.

California Residents

Under the CCPA/CPRA, you may have rights to know, delete, and limit use of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. No system is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

The Services may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on the Services.

11. Contact Us

privacy@inventionmatters.com
41 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210