Privacy Policy

Welcome to Trademark Seeds, a Barstow Law Group company owned by Startminty LLC ("Trademark Seeds", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy details how we handle information for our legal filing services and our mobile messaging communications.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our guaranteed legal filing services, we collect:

• Identity Data: Name and business identifier information.
• Contact Data: Email address, mailing address, and mobile phone number.
• SMS Consent Data: Records of your explicit opt-in for mobile messaging.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our self-service technology and "Done-For-You" packages.

2. SMS and Mobile Messaging (A2P Compliance)

By providing your mobile number and opting in through our forms, you agree to receive SMS/MMS messages from Trademark Seeds regarding your filing status, deadlines, and promotional updates.

• Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your application status (e.g., USPTO queue updates).
• Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply.
• Opt-Out: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to our short code or reply to any message. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed.
• Support: For help, reply "HELP" to any message or contact us at [email protected].

3. Mobile Information Sharing Statement

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• File documents with the USPTO and state agencies (LLC formation).
• Perform Comprehensive Trademark Searches.
• Send time-sensitive filing extensions and "Statement of Use" reminders.
• Improve our self-service tech and care specialist efficiency.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to analyze web traffic and optimize your user experience. These tools help us understand which of our "Done-For-You" packages are most helpful to our clients. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Security and Handling

We utilize encrypted connections (SSL) and secure servers located in the United States to protect your intellectual property. Data is handled by our internal care specialists and our law network, Trademark Seeds Legal Services.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights or to inquire about our data handling, please use the contact information below.

8. Age Restriction

Our services are intended for use by individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18.

9. Contact Our Austin HQ