Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 1, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use StockIntel.
Overview
StockIntel ("we", "our", or "us") operates the StockIntel platform. This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Password (stored securely using cryptographic hashing)
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device information
- Referral source
User Preferences
We store your preferences locally on your device:
- Language preference
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Dashboard layout settings
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Authenticate your identity and manage your account
- Personalize your experience and remember your preferences
- Send important service-related notifications
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL
- Password Security: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard cryptographic algorithms and are never stored in plain text
- Session Management: Authentication tokens are securely generated and have automatic expiration
- Infrastructure: Our services are hosted on secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure
- Access Controls: We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for authentication and core functionality. These cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies
Store your language and theme preferences for a personalized experience.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform to improve it.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
- Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Third-Party Data Sources: Market data displayed on StockIntel is sourced from third-party providers including Yahoo Finance. This data is subject to their respective privacy policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Session Data: Automatically deleted after 7 days or upon logout
- Usage Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for analytics purposes
- Backup Data: May be retained for up to 30 days after deletion
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
privacy@stockintel.com
For data access, correction, or deletion requests, please include "Data Request" in your email subject line.