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Privacy Policy

Updated October 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Clark & Riggs, a Think Patented company, receives and uses data in connection with our website and services.

Website Data We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or phone number through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account creation. We may also automatically collect technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device details, and site usage patterns, primarily through cookies and similar technologies.

This data is processed to operate and improve the website, respond to inquiries, ensure security, and provide a better user experience.

Website Data Use, Selling & Sharing

We use information collected through our website only for the purposes stated at the time of collection, such as responding to your requests, sending updates you have opted into, or analyzing site performance.

We do not sell website visitor data. Any sharing is limited to purposes necessary to support website functions, such as analytics, hosting, or security monitoring.

We may also use anonymized or aggregated website data for performance analysis and service improvement.

Website Third-Party Data Disclosure

We may disclose website-related data to third parties in circumstances including:

  • Website Service Providers: Vendors that host our website, provide analytics, or support technical functionality.
  • Legal Requirements: When necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or valid legal requests.
  • Security & Protection: When required to prevent fraud, cyberattacks, or safeguard the integrity of our website.

Third parties engaged in website-related services are expected to handle data responsibly and securely and only for the purposes for which the information has been provided.

Project Data We Collect

Clark & Riggs is a Think Patented company. Think Patented is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its clients and their data and only collects personal data needed to perform contracted work. Personal data is collected by lawful and fair means.

Project Data We Receive

In providing services to our clients, Clark & Riggs and Think Patented may receive data provided by clients. This data may contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), or other information necessary to perform contracted services.

We may also receive PII when an individual voluntarily submits information through our website, including through contact or inquiry forms.

Information provided to us may include:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company or institution name
  • Professional title
  • Information provided in free-text message fields

We may also receive non-personally identifiable information from website visitors, including pages viewed, browser information, and other technical information. This information may be used to improve the website experience, identify or remediate potential security threats, and support other operational and management purposes.

How Project Data Is Used

Data received from clients is used for the purposes for which it was provided and within applicable contracted workflows. Authorized uses may include activities such as targeting direct marketing campaigns, postal validation, optimizing and measuring advertising campaigns, and shipping orders.

Information provided by clients is not shared with third parties except when authorized or requested by the client, when necessary to provide contracted services, or when required by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Data Security and Confidentiality

We keep personal data confidential and limit access to individuals who need it to perform their business responsibilities, except as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Think Patented uses reasonable administrative, technical, personnel, and physical measures designed to safeguard the security of information it receives.

Data Sharing

Personal data is shared with third parties only where necessary to provide products or services, as part of the nature of our relationship with clients and their customers, where clients have previously been informed or provided authorization, in connection with efforts to reduce fraud or criminal activity, or as otherwise permitted by law.

Openness & Data Access

Upon request, we will provide information about how personal data is processed and applicable rights and remedies.

You may inquire about the nature of personal data stored or processed by Think Patented. Access will be provided as required by applicable law. If data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that it be amended.

International Transfer

Think Patented processes and stores client data in the United States. Think Patented does not transfer client data outside of the United States without the direct consent of its clients.

External Websites & Partners

The Clark & Riggs website may contain links to websites operated by business partners or other third parties. Clark & Riggs and Think Patented do not control the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Your use of those websites is governed by their respective terms, conditions, and privacy policies.

Responsibility

Clark & Riggs, Think Patented, and their employees are expected to process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy and information-security requirements.

Employees are expected to report suspected violations through the appropriate internal channels or by emailing privacy@thinkpatented.com.

Accountability

We are committed to protecting personal data and maintaining appropriate privacy practices throughout Clark & Riggs and Think Patented operations.

Internal Privacy Policy

Think Patented maintains internal privacy, confidentiality, and information-security policies applicable to its employees and operations.

Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, notification to affected clients will be provided consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Think Patented follows HIPAA regulations and procedures in support of HIPAA-regulated customers. An independent third-party assessor reviews Think Patented's cybersecurity and technical testing annually to support industry best practices for safeguarding customer data.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

We do not sell personal information to third parties for purposes of marketing or advertising third-party products.

Data received from clients is used for the purposes for which it was provided and within applicable contracted workflows.

Please refer to the Consumer Rights section below for additional information.

Consumer Rights

Clients and their customers are provided options to have personal data included in or removed from lists used for marketing as required by applicable law.

Where applicable, you may have the right to request information regarding personal data collected about you, categories of information collected, sources of the information, and the business purposes for its collection.

We do not harvest consumer data directly. Data may be provided to us by clients or third parties. As a result, requests concerning personal data may need to be referred to the client or third party from whom the data was received.

Consumers will not be discriminated against for exercising rights available to them under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other applicable law.

Data Requests or Questions

To request information regarding your consumer data, ask questions about this Privacy Policy, inquire about our privacy practices, or request the most recent version of this Privacy Policy, contact:

Think Patented
2490 CrossPointe Dr.
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Phone: (937) 353-2299
Email: privacy@thinkpatented.com