<h2>Privacy Policy</h2>
<p>This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you access or use our financial website and related services (the “Services”). Our Services provide market-related content and tools focused on <strong>Stocks</strong>, <strong>Commodities</strong>, and <strong>Foreign Exchange (Forex)</strong>. This Policy does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice.</p>
<p>By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.</p>

<h2>Information We Collect</h2>
<h3>Information You Provide</h3>
<p>We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, subscribe to alerts, submit forms, contact support, or participate in surveys. This may include:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Contact details (e.g., name and email address)</li>
  <li>Account credentials (e.g., username and password)</li>
  <li>Preferences (e.g., watchlists, alert settings for Stocks/Commodities/Forex, language, and notification choices)</li>
  <li>Messages and other content you submit to us</li>
</ul>

<h3>Information Collected Automatically</h3>
<p>When you use the Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Device and browser data (e.g., device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers)</li>
  <li>Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time spent, clicks, referring/exit pages, feature interactions)</li>
  <li>Network data (e.g., IP address, approximate location derived from IP)</li>
  <li>Log data and diagnostic information (e.g., error reports, performance metrics)</li>
</ul>

<h3>Market and Trading-Related Context</h3>
<p>Our Services may allow you to configure market preferences (e.g., selected tickers, currency pairs, commodities, chart settings, timeframes). Unless you explicitly provide personal information, these preferences are generally treated as usage data. We do not require you to provide brokerage account numbers or trading account credentials to access general site content.</p>

<h2>How We Use Your Information</h2>
<p>We use information we collect to operate, improve, and secure the Services, including to:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Provide and personalize content related to Stocks, Commodities, and Forex (e.g., watchlists, alerts, saved layouts)</li>
  <li>Deliver requested features and services, including notifications and account management</li>
  <li>Respond to inquiries, support requests, and administrative communications</li>
  <li>Analyze usage trends to improve performance, reliability, and user experience</li>
  <li>Maintain safety and integrity, including fraud prevention, abuse monitoring, and security incident detection</li>
  <li>Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms, policies, and agreements</li>
</ul>

<h3>Legal Bases (Where Applicable)</h3>
<p>Depending on your location, our processing may be based on one or more of the following: your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests (such as operating and improving the Services and protecting against fraud), balanced against your rights.</p>

<h2>Information Sharing</h2>
<p>We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>With service providers</strong> who help us operate the Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery, security monitoring).</li>
  <li><strong>With market data and technology partners</strong> that provide data feeds, charting, news, pricing, or analytics relevant to Stocks, Commodities, and Forex. These partners may process limited identifiers and usage data to deliver and maintain these features.</li>
  <li><strong>For legal and compliance purposes</strong>, such as responding to lawful requests, court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory inquiries, or to protect rights, property, and safety.</li>
  <li><strong>In connection with a business transaction</strong>, such as a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, where information may be transferred as part of that transaction.</li>
  <li><strong>With your direction</strong>, when you choose to connect the Services to third-party tools or authorize sharing.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Data Security</h2>
<p>We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Measures may include access controls, encryption in transit, monitoring, and secure development practices.</p>
<p>However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the Services at your own risk. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activity that occurs under your account.</p>

<h2>Cookies and Tracking Technologies</h2>
<p>We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, local storage, and SDKs) to provide, protect, and improve the Services. These technologies may:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Enable core functionality (e.g., session management, authentication, preferences)</li>
  <li>Remember settings (e.g., language, watchlists, chart preferences, and alert configurations)</li>
  <li>Help us understand usage and performance (e.g., which Stocks/Commodities/Forex pages and tools are most used)</li>
  <li>Support security features (e.g., detecting suspicious activity)</li>
</ul>
<p>You can typically control cookies through your browser settings and may be able to limit certain tracking by adjusting device or browser privacy controls. If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly.</p>

<h2>Third-Party Providers</h2>
<p>Our Services may integrate or rely on third-party providers to support functionality, including providers of:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Market data feeds, pricing, and quotes for Stocks, Commodities, and Forex</li>
  <li>Charting, technical analysis tools, and embedded widgets</li>
  <li>News, research, and economic calendar content</li>
  <li>Analytics, performance monitoring, and security services</li>
  <li>Cloud hosting, content delivery networks (CDNs), and communication tools</li>
</ul>
<p>These third parties may collect or receive certain information (such as IP address, device identifiers, and usage data) to provide their services. Their processing is governed by their own privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review the policies of any third-party provider you interact with through our Services.</p>
<p>If the Services include links to third-party websites or platforms (including brokers, exchanges, or trading platforms), we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Accessing third-party services is at your discretion.</p>

<h2>Your Rights</h2>
<p>Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include:</p>
<ul>
  <li>The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information</li>
  <li>The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information</li>
  <li>The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational exceptions)</li>
  <li>The right to object to or restrict certain processing</li>
  <li>The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent</li>
  <li>The right to data portability (where applicable)</li>
</ul>
<p>To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Information” section. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. Some information may be retained as required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or to protect the security and integrity of the Services.</p>

<h2>Children's Privacy</h2>
<p>The Services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Services, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps consistent with applicable law.</p>

<h2>Changes to This Policy</h2>
<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “effective” date where appropriate and post the revised Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Services after an update becomes effective constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Policy.</p>

<h2>Contact Information</h2>
<p>If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us through our website contact form or by using the support channel provided within your account dashboard (if available). Please include sufficient details so we can review and respond to your request.</p>