This Privacy Policy explains how Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property, operating under the brand name CEUIG ("we", "us", "our"), collects, uses, stores, and shares personal data. We operate as a data controller for the personal data we collect directly through this site, and as a data processor on behalf of our clients when we deliver enforcement services.
1. Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways:
- Information you provide. When you submit a contact form, request an audit, or correspond with us by email, we collect your name, employer, role, work email and any details you choose to share.
- Automatic collection. When you browse the site, we and our analytics providers may collect device, browser and approximate-location signals via cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy.
- Client-controlled data. When we deliver enforcement services, we process data on behalf of our clients under a Data Processing Agreement. Our clients determine the purpose and lawful basis for that processing.
2. How We Use Data
- To respond to inquiries and deliver requested information.
- To provide enforcement services to our clients.
- To operate and improve this website.
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
- To protect our rights and the rights of our clients.
3. Lawful Bases
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate interests — to respond to business inquiries and to operate our website.
- Contract — to perform services for clients with whom we have a signed agreement.
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable law.
- Consent — where required, for non-essential cookies and marketing communications.
4. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We share personal data only with:
- Service providers acting on our behalf under contract (hosting, email, analytics).
- Online platforms, registrars and hosting providers as part of enforcement submissions on behalf of clients.
- Law enforcement and regulators where legally required.
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) under duties of confidentiality.
5. International Transfers
Our operations are headquartered in the United States. Where we transfer personal data outside the UK / EEA, we use approved safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, EU Standard Contractual Clauses, and equivalents.
6. Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes for which we collected it, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized. Client-controlled enforcement data is retained per the relevant Data Processing Agreement.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or restrict processing of your personal data, to object to processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within statutory timeframes.
8. Security
We maintain technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risks of the data we process — including encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access, MFA, audit logging, and third-party penetration testing.
9. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property
640 Southpointe Court, Suite 220
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States
[email protected]
10. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via this site or directly where appropriate.