1. Introduction

Welcome to Stock-Analyze ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our stock analysis platform located at stock-analyze.com (the "Service").

We operate from the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, and are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Profile picture (if provided through Auth0)
• Authentication credentials (managed by Auth0)

2.2 Investment Profile Information

To personalize your experience, we collect:

• Risk profile (conservative, moderate, or aggressive)
• Investment horizon (short-term, medium-term, or long-term)
• Age (for risk assessment, potentially in the future)
• Investment experience level (potentially in the future)
• Market volatility comfort level (potentially in the future)
• Investment goals (potentially in the future)

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• AI analysis usage (fundamental and technical analysis counts)
• Modal view tracking (when you view existing analysis)
• API call tracking (when new analysis is generated)
• Stock symbols analyzed
• Analysis timestamps
• Request and response data for analyses
• Monthly usage statistics
• Session data and duration
• Login attempts and authentication events

2.4 Technical Information

We collect:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address (for security purposes)
• Session storage data (temporarily stored Yahoo Finance data and analysis results)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Track and enforce usage limits based on subscription tiers
• Generate AI-powered stock analysis
• Personalize investment recommendations based on your profile
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Communicate with you about your account and Service updates
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sources and Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with several third-party services:

• Auth0: For secure authentication and user management
• Yahoo Finance: For real-time stock market data and technical indicators
• Google Gemini AI: For generating AI-powered analysis
• TradingView: For advanced charting widgets

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement enterprise-grade security measures to protect your data:

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
• Authentication tokens are secured using RS256 algorithm
• We never store passwords directly (handled by Auth0)
• Database access is restricted and uses parameterized queries
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Session data is stored temporarily in your browser and cleared on logout

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active
• Usage History: Retained for forever for billing and analytics
• AI Analysis Results: Stored indefinitely for performance improvement
• Session Data: Cleared when you log out or close your browser

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Disable cookies in your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@stock-analyze.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: