Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

TheDesperateTrader collects the following information:

• Email address (for account creation and authentication)
• Username (for account identification)
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Stripe customer ID and subscription information (for payment processing)
• Trial end date (for subscription management)
• Usage data (for service improvement)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our stock trading alert services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you real-time stock market alerts
• Improve our services and user experience
• Communicate with you about your account and services

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in a PostgreSQL database. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted password storage
• Secure database connections
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.
• Polygon.io: For stock market data. Polygon's privacy policy applies to market data usage.
• NextAuth: For authentication services.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (see Data Deletion Policy)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Cancel your subscription at any time

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze service usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal or business purposes as required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@thedesperatetrader.com
• Website: https://thedesperatetrader.com