Privacy Policy

Introduction

FigDraft, published by Patrick Astoul, is designed to help inventors and patent drawing professionals turn rough invention sketches into clean, editable patent-style draft figures. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data and uploaded project materials.

Data Controller

Data We May Collect

1. Contact and beta access data

• Email address
• Name, company, or role if you choose to provide it
• Messages and feedback you send to us

2. Project and uploaded content

• Sketches, photos, scans, whiteboard images, or other files you submit
• Generated draft figures, SVG paths, PDF exports, and PNG previews
• Part names, reference numerals, annotations, and project settings

3. Technical and usage data

• IP address, browser type, device information, and timestamps
• Pages visited, actions taken, and basic usage analytics
• Error logs and security logs needed to protect the service

4. Billing data, if paid exports are enabled

• Billing name, billing address, and invoice details
• Payment information processed by Stripe or another payment provider

Important Note About Unpublished Inventions

FigDraft is intended for invention-related materials, which may be sensitive before a patent filing or public disclosure. During private beta, you should submit non-confidential or low-risk examples until the secure uploader, production security controls, and final privacy terms are live.

Our product policy is not to publish, sell, or use your uploaded invention materials as public examples without your permission.

Purposes of Processing

• Provide beta access and respond to requests
• Process uploaded sketches and generate draft figure previews
• Enable editing, reference numbering, export, and project management
• Improve product quality, reliability, and user experience
• Prevent abuse, secure accounts, and maintain service logs
• Process payments, invoices, and legal accounting obligations if applicable
• Communicate about beta updates, product changes, and support

Legal Bases for Processing

• Contract performance: to provide requested beta access, previews, exports, and support.
• Legitimate interest: to improve the service, prevent abuse, secure the platform, and understand product usage.
• Legal obligation: for accounting, tax, fraud prevention, and compliance duties.
• Consent: for optional communications or optional product research where consent is required.

AI Processing

FigDraft may use AI services to assist with sketch interpretation, labeling, naming, cleanup guidance, or drafting suggestions. AI is not intended to be the final source of critical geometry. Final geometry should remain inspectable and editable through deterministic or user-controlled workflows.

We do not sell your uploaded sketches or invention materials. Where external AI providers are used, we aim to configure processing so customer content is not used to train public models, where such controls are available.

Retention

Sub-processors and Data Sharing

We may use trusted providers to operate FigDraft, including:

• Hostinger International Ltd: hosting infrastructure.
• OpenAI or similar AI providers: AI-assisted processing and drafting suggestions, where enabled.
• Stripe or similar payment providers: payment processing, if paid exports or subscriptions are enabled.
• Email and support providers: beta access requests, support, and user communications.
• Competent authorities: where disclosure is legally required.

We do not sell personal data. We do not publish user sketches or generated figures as examples without permission.

International Transfers

Some providers may process data outside the European Union, including in the United States. Where required, transfers are protected by appropriate legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

Security

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Restricted administrative access
• Access controls and operational security monitoring
• Backups and infrastructure protections appropriate to the beta stage
• Deletion workflows for project materials where technically available

No online service can guarantee absolute security. You should avoid sending highly confidential invention materials until production security controls are in place and you are comfortable with the applicable terms.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data or project files
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact patrick@figdraft.com.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may request information about the categories of personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information. FigDraft does not sell personal information.

To submit a request, email patrick@figdraft.comwith "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.

Cookies

FigDraft may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, measure usage, and protect the service. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

Minors

FigDraft is not intended for persons under 18 years old. If you are under 18, please do not use the service.

Complaints for EU Residents

If you believe your rights are not respected, you may contact the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) at www.cnil.fr.

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