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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

StockSense ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Email address, name, and encrypted password when you register
  • Authentication Data: Google OAuth ID if you sign in with Google
  • User Preferences: Your watchlist selections and display preferences
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain your account
  • Deliver personalized sentiment analysis and stock data
  • Save your watchlist and preferences
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Send important service-related notifications

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold. We use organizational and operational measures to safeguard user data and limit access to authorized personnel only.

5. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
  • News and Sentiment Data: Retained for 14 days, then automatically deleted
  • Usage Logs: Retained for 30 days for service improvement

6. Third-Party Services

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf, such as authentication, data provisioning, or analytics. These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their services and are contractually required to protect your information. We do not sell personal information or share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We may use cookies and browser storage to provide essential functionality, maintain your session, and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

8. Your Rights

If you have questions or concerns about your personal data, please contact us through the Support page. We do not provide direct data access, correction, deletion, or portability functions via the website.

9. International Users

By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Support page.

By using StockSense, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.