1. Introduction
Welcome to StockMoves.net ("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 Congressional trading alerts platform.
Your Privacy Matters: We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is used solely to provide you with the best trading intelligence service possible.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, name, username, and password
- Profile Information: Optional profile details you choose to provide
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting our support team
- Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card information)
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies
- Log Data: Server logs including access times and errors
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide Congressional trading alerts and notifications
- Account Management: To create and manage your account
- Communication: To send you alerts, updates, and important service information
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Marketing: To send promotional content (with your consent, you can opt-out anytime)
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform:
- Email Services: Brevo (for email notifications)
- Payment Processing: Stripe (for subscription payments)
- Cloud Hosting: Replit, Neon (for infrastructure)
- Analytics: Usage analytics tools (anonymized data)
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure database storage with Neon PostgreSQL
Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Access personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
6.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@stockmoves.net. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function (session management, authentication)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
- Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes
- Communication Logs: Retained for 2 years for customer support purposes
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for certain countries
- Appropriate technical and organizational measures
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- Displaying a prominent notice on our platform
Your continued use of our service after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
14. Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: dpo@stockmoves.net
Your Rights Matter: We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.