Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to US Stock Assistant. 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 portfolio management application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), and account preferences
• Portfolio Data: Stock positions, purchase prices, quantities, and transaction history
• Usage Data: How you interact with our application, including pages visited and features used
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Preferences: Chart settings, notification preferences, and news source selections

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our portfolio management services
• Display real-time stock prices and market data for your portfolio
• Generate AI-powered analysis and insights
• Send price alerts and notifications based on your preferences
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our application (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Financial Data Providers: To retrieve stock prices and market data via secure APIs
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption of sensitive data, secure HTTPS connections, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request account deletion, we will remove all personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@usstockassistant.com
Address: [Your Company Address]