Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how BV Circuits (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our Website (https://bvcircuits.com) and Services, including our AI-based schematic analysis tool. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before accessing or using our Website or Services. By accessing the Website or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website or Services.

Types of Data We Collect

We collect information about you in two ways: (1) data you provide directly to us, and (2) data we collect automatically when you use our Services. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the information we collect:

In order to use certain features, you need to create a user account. If you create user account on our Website (including by login through third party provider, such as with your Google account), we will store data you provide in your account:

• Personal details (name, email address, contact information)
• Order history and details
• Account preferences and settings

We retain this information to personalize your experience and process your orders. We only share this data with third parties when necessary to fulfill orders or when legally required.

When you upload files for AI-based analysis:

• We collect the schematic files (e.g., PDF, netlist, BOM)
• Metadata such as upload time, IP address, and device/browser info
• Project information (e.g., Project name, description, EDA tool)
• AI-generated diagnostic reports

We retain this information so it can be displayed on your user dashboard and remain accessible to you. Uploaded files are automatically deleted within 7 days of running an analysis, unless a longer retention period is legally required. In addition, we may review and analyze this data internally to improve our algorithms and enhance diagnostic accuracy.

We treat all user data as strictly confidential. Your schematics are never shared or sold, and are only processed by trusted, industry-standard providers. For example, we use providers such as Google Cloud to securely store files, and AI service providers (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI APIs) to generate diagnostic reports. These services process your data only for the purposes described here and in accordance with their own privacy practices.

When purchasing products through this Website, we collect and store certain data about your purchase as necessary to process your order:

• Billing name and address
• Payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers (e.g., PayPal). BV Circuits does not collect or store your payment card details. All payment transactions are encrypted and processed through secure payment gateways

When you leave comments on the site we collect the comment content, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

If you contact us, we collect and store your contact information, messages, and any other data you provide.

We collect statistical information about how visitors interact with our Website. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning we cannot identify individual users from it. We collect:

• Which pages and products you view
• How long you spend on different pages
• Which features you use on our Website
• What you search for on our site
• How you navigate through the Website
• Which website referred you to us (your referral source)

Technical data about your computer or device, such as your IP address, device type, operating system type and version, unique device identifiers, browser, browser language.

An approximate geographic location, including information like the user’s country, city, and geographic coordinates, calculated based on your device IP address.

How We Collect Data

In addition to data you provide us, we use tools like cookies, analytics services, and similar tracking technologies to gather the data listed above. Some of these tools offer you the ability to opt out of data collection.

We use cookies (small files that websites send to your device to uniquely identify your browser or device or to store data in your browser) for things like analyzing your use of the Services, personalizing your experience, supporting our marketing activities, making it easier to log into the Services, and recognizing you when you return. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

We use third-party browser and mobile analytics services like Google Analytics. These services use Data Collection Tools to help us analyze your use of the Services, including information like the third-party website you arrive from, how often you visit, events within the Services, usage and performance data, and your purchasing behavior. We use this data to improve the Services, and better understand how the Services perform. We may also use similar technologies to measure the performance of our marketing campaigns.

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data on the legal basis of contract performance, legitimate interests, compliance with legal obligations, and your consent, for the following specific purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our Services
• Processing and fulfilling your orders
• Managing your account
• Facilitating communication about your orders and account
• Responding to your questions and support requests

Sending administrative notifications about order status and confirmations, service changes and updates, updates to agreements or policies, AI reports status. Providing promotional content (with opt-out option), such as new product announcements, special offers, newsletters, product recommendations.

• Analyzing user behavior and trends
• Tracking usage patterns and traffic
• Monitoring purchase history
• Developing new features and products
• Improving existing services
• Soliciting and processing user feedback

• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Optimizing service performance
• Maintaining system security
• Preventing fraud and abuse
• Ensuring proper functionality of all features

• Promoting our Services on third-party platforms
• Analyzing marketing effectiveness
• Managing advertising campaigns

• Complying with legal obligations
• Responding to legal requests
• Protecting user safety and privacy
• Maintaining service integrity
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Protecting the rights and safety of users, employees, and the public

Who We Share Your Data With

We want to be transparent about how we share your information. Here are the main ways we share your data:

• Payment processors (PayPal or Stripe) to handle your payments
• AI service providers (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI APIs) to generate diagnostic reports
• Component information providers (such as APIs used to retrieve component datasheets and lifecycle data)
• Security services (like Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile)
• Customer service providers to help support you
• Email and hosting services
• Secure data storage services (Google Cloud)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Cloudflare)
• Survey providers when you choose to give feedback
• Digital invoice service providers
• Marketing and advertising services

When retrieving electronic component information (such as lifecycle status, specifications, or datasheets), our Services may query third-party component databases, APIs, or publicly available web sources using individual component part numbers. These queries do not include user identities, project names, design files, or complete bills of materials (BOMs), and they are not associated with a specific user or project.

Because we rely on third-party providers, your data may be transferred and processed outside of your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When such transfers occur, we rely on legally recognized safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.

• Social media companies when you use features like the Facebook share or like button

• Survey providers when you choose to give feedback

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or transfer of ownership of our website or services, your data may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction. Any successor entity will be required to handle your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, unless you are notified otherwise and given the opportunity to consent to any new terms.

• Law enforcement agencies (when legally required)
• Government bodies (when legally required)
• Auditors and legal advisors

Security

At BV Circuits, we take the protection of your data seriously. Here’s how we protect your information and how you can help:

• We implement industry-standard security technologies and procedures
• We use different levels of protection based on the sensitivity of the data
• We regularly review and update our security practices
• We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only

• Create and maintain a strong password
• Never share your password with others
• Log out when using shared computers
• Change your password immediately if you suspect unauthorized access

Important Security Notice: While we take extensive measures to protect your data, no online system is 100% secure. If you notice any suspicious activity or have security concerns, contact us at [email protected] and change your password immediately.

User Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal data:

Account Control

• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account

Communication Preferences

• Unsubscribe from all automated emails

Cookie and Tracking Choices

• Manage cookie preferences through your browser and/or our Cookie Settings page

Additional Rights

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Ask us to delete your personal data

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

If you believe we’ve collected data from a child under the applicable age of consent:

• Contact us immediately at [email protected]
• We will take reasonable steps to delete the data

How to Exercise Your Rights To make any privacy-related requests or changes:

1. Use the settings in your account or dashboard
2. Use the settings in our Cookie Settings page
3. Click on unsubscribe link in email you get from us
4. Email us at [email protected]

We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

To terminate your account send us email to [email protected]. Please note: even after your account is terminated, we retain some of your data for as long as we have a legitimate purpose to do so (and in accordance with applicable law), including to assist with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may retain and disclose such data pursuant to this Privacy Policy after your account has been terminated.

To request to access, correct, or delete your personal data, send us email to [email protected]. Please allow up to 30 days for a response. For your protection, we may require that the request be sent through the email address associated with your account, and we may need to verify your identity before implementing your request. Please note that we retain certain data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including for mandatory record-keeping and to complete transactions.

Retention of Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

Files uploaded for AI-based analysis are stored for a maximum of 7 days, after which they are automatically and permanently deleted from our systems, unless a longer retention period is legally required. In limited circumstances, we may retain specific uploaded files for a longer period if necessary to investigate or resolve a technical issue with our analysis systems. In such cases, the files are retained only for debugging, troubleshooting, or service improvement purposes and only for as long as reasonably necessary to address the issue.

Other account or service-related information may be stored for a longer period to maintain your account, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to these requirements.

Confidentiality Agreements

BV Circuits treats all user data as confidential and handles it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. In certain cases, registered companies using eligible paid plans (such as Pro or Enterprise) may request a separate non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Such requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you believe your organization requires an NDA, please contact us at [email protected].

Updates & Contact Info

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated to you via email notification, Website announcement or other methods required by law. Modifications will become effective on the day they are posted. Continuing to use our Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Have questions about this Privacy Policy? We’re here to help:

Email: [email protected]