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Beta Version: StockNotify is currently in beta testing. This free service is provided for testing and feedback purposes. Data practices may evolve as we move toward production release.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Username: Your chosen display name
- Email Address: For account verification, notifications, and communications
- Password: Stored only as a salted one-way hash for account authentication
1.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service:
- Watchlist stocks and alert preferences
- Price alert triggers and notifications sent
- Login timestamps and session information
- Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
- Pages visited and features used
1.3 Device and Push Notification Tokens
If you enable push notifications:
- We store a push-notification device token for each device you enable
- Tokens are used solely to deliver price alerts to your device
- You can revoke notification permissions at any time through your device settings
1.4 Product Feedback
When you submit the feedback form, we collect:
- Your rating, selected feedback category, and written message
- The StockNotify page from which the feedback was submitted
- An optional contact email if you ask us to reply
- Your account identifier when you submit while signed in
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide the Service: Create and manage your account, deliver price alerts and notifications
- Improve User Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
- Review Product Feedback: Understand problems, prioritize improvements, and respond when requested
- Communication: Send account-related emails (verification, password resets, important updates)
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Service Announcements: Notify you about changes to our Service or policies
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Passwords are stored only as salted one-way hashes; data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS
- Secure Storage: Database hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
- Authentication: Signed, expiring session tokens for secure session management
- Regular Updates: Security patches and dependency updates applied regularly
Important: No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as:
- Your account is active
- Needed to provide you the Service
- Required by law or for legitimate business purposes
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email notifications (except essential account emails)
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, contact us through the settings page or email us at the contact information provided.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
StockNotify is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
StockNotify is operated from India. If you access the Service from outside India, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate.
By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Your Privacy Matters
By using StockNotify, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.