Effective Date: November 15, 2025
Controller: Alliance IP, LLC (“Alliance,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
Address:
Alliance IP, LLC
20 E. Thomas Road
Suite 2200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
United States

1. Scope
This Privacy Notice explains how Alliance IP, LLC collects, uses, discloses, transfers, and protects personal data in connection with our website and our legal, technological, and related advisory services. It applies to personal data we collect from you directly, receive from third parties, and collect automatically when you visit our website.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)
For purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the UK GDPR, the data controller is Alliance IP, LLC, located at the address above. If required by law, we may appoint an EU or UK representative; their contact details will be made available upon request.

3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect information you provide to us through our website, by email, phone, or other communications. This may include contact details, employment information, payment information, and legal matter details. We also collect data automatically (IP, browser, usage, mouse movement, scroll activity) and from third-party or public sources (e.g., LinkedIn). Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 16 years old; we comply with COPPA (13 in the U.S.).

4. How We Use Personal Data (Purposes & Legal Bases)
We use personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as Contract, Legal Obligation, Legitimate Interest, or Consent. For example: providing services, managing billing, ensuring compliance, maintaining website functionality, or sending permitted marketing communications. We request explicit consent before processing sensitive data.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to ensure site functionality and improve performance. Strictly necessary cookies operate without consent; analytics or behavioral cookies are used only with consent in the EU/UK. You can manage cookies through our Cookie Settings or browser preferences.

6. Disclosures of Personal Data
We do not sell personal data. We may share it with our attorneys, employees, IT and service providers, co-counsel, courts, IP offices, regulators, or in corporate transactions, always consistent with privacy and professional obligations.

7. International Data Transfers
We store personal data primarily in the United States. Where data is transferred abroad, we rely on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), the UK Addendum (IDTA), and appropriate safeguards. Contact doug@allianceip.com for details.

8. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data, though no system is completely secure. Data transmission via the Internet is at your own risk.

9. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for our purposes or as required by law. Typical retention: inquiries up to 24 months; client files and billing records 7–10 years; marketing data until opt-out or inactivity.

10. Your Rights
EU/UK data subjects have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, withdraw consent, and portability, and may complain to their supervisory authority or the UK ICO. U.S. state residents (including California) may have rights to access, correct, delete, opt out of sale/share, and limit sensitive data use. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

11. Third-Party Websites
Our site may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies before sharing personal data.

12. Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Notice periodically. Changes will appear on this page with an updated Effective Date.

13. Contact Us
Email: doug@allianceip.com
Mailing Address:
Alliance IP, LLC
20 E. Thomas Road
Suite 2200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
United States