Our Commitment to Privacy
At StockFlash, we believe that your privacy is fundamental to your trust in our service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection and transparency in all our operations.
Unlike many other financial applications, StockFlash has been designed with privacy-first principles. We don't require user accounts, we don't track your location, and we don't use third-party cookies or tracking technologies. Our goal is to provide you with valuable financial information while respecting your right to privacy.
Information We Don't Collect
We want to be clear about what we DON'T collect from our users. StockFlash does not collect, store, or process any of the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification: We do not require or collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information.
- Location Data: We do not track, collect, or store your geographic location or movement patterns.
- Financial Information: We do not collect information about your investments, portfolio holdings, trading activities, or financial status.
- Device Identifiers: We do not collect unique device identifiers, advertising IDs, or other tracking mechanisms.
- Browsing History: We do not track your browsing patterns, reading preferences, or usage history within the app.
Information We May Collect
To provide our core services effectively, we may collect limited, non-personal information that cannot be used to identify you individually:
Anonymous Usage Analytics: We may collect aggregated, anonymous data about how users interact with our app, such as which features are most popular or how long users spend reading news summaries. This information is collected in a way that cannot be traced back to individual users and is used solely to improve our service quality.
Technical Information: We may collect basic technical information about your device's operating system version and app version to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. This information is not linked to your identity and is used only for technical support and app improvement purposes.
How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:
Service Improvement: Anonymous usage data helps us understand how to make StockFlash more useful and user-friendly. We analyze trends and patterns to enhance our AI algorithms, improve news summarization quality, and develop new features that benefit all users.
Technical Support: Basic technical information helps us diagnose and resolve any issues you might experience with the app, ensuring smooth operation across different devices and operating system versions.
Security: We monitor for unusual patterns that might indicate security threats or abuse of our service, helping us maintain a safe and reliable platform for all users.
Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any information we collect. Our data storage practices include:
Encryption: All data transmission between your device and our servers is encrypted using advanced encryption protocols. Any data we store is also encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
Limited Retention: We retain anonymous usage data only for as long as necessary to improve our services, typically no longer than 12 months. Technical support data is deleted once issues are resolved.
Secure Infrastructure: Our servers and databases are hosted on secure, professionally managed infrastructure with multiple layers of protection against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.
Third-Party Services
StockFlash is designed to minimize reliance on third-party services that might compromise your privacy:
No Third-Party Cookies: We do not use third-party cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies that could be used to track your behavior across different websites or applications.
News Sources: We aggregate news from various financial news sources, but we do not share any information about your reading preferences or usage patterns with these sources.
AI Processing: Our AI analysis is performed on our own secure servers without sharing data with external AI service providers.
Your Rights and Choices
Because we collect minimal information and don't require user accounts, you automatically enjoy maximum privacy protection. However, you still have important rights:
App Permissions: You can review and modify the permissions granted to StockFlash through your device's settings. We only request permissions that are essential for core functionality.
Data Deletion: Since we don't store personal information, simply uninstalling the app removes any local data. Any anonymous usage data we've collected cannot be linked back to you.
Opt-Out: If you prefer not to contribute anonymous usage data, you can disable analytics in your device's privacy settings or contact us for guidance on opting out.
Children's Privacy
StockFlash is designed for adult users interested in financial markets and investment information. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify users through the app or our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to addressing your concerns and maintaining your trust in our service.
Your privacy matters to us, and we're dedicated to maintaining StockFlash as a trustworthy platform where you can access financial information without compromising your personal data or privacy rights.
