Privacy policy

# Privacy Policy## IntroductionWelcome to STOCKSherpa. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you of how we look after your personal data and your privacy rights.## Definitions- **Personal Data:** Any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.- **Processing:** Any operation performed on personal data such as collection, storage, use, and disposal.- **User:** Anyone using the STOCKSherpa platform.## Collection of Personal DataSTOCKSherpa collects personal data for various purposes:

1. **Information You Provide Directly:** We collect personal data, such as name and contact details, when you interact with our services, such as registering or filling out forms.
2. **Automated Information:** When you use STOCKSherpa, we automatically collect technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
3. **Usage Data:** We collect information about your use of our services, such as the pages you visit and the features you use. This helps us improve our services.
4. **Third-Party Sources:** We may receive personal data about you from third parties, such as public databases or social media platforms, to enhance our services.

## Use of Personal DataWe use the personal data we collect for several purposes:

1. **Service Delivery:** To provide, maintain, and improve our services, including analyzing stock data and financial ratios.
2. **Communication:** To communicate with you, including sending updates, security alerts, and support messages.
3. **Analytics:** To understand users' behavior through data analysis and to enhance user experience.
4. **Compliance:** To comply with legal obligations and protect STOCKSherpa's rights, users, and the public.

## Sharing of Personal DataSTOCKSherpa does not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data under limited circumstances:

1. **Service Providers:** We may share your data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as data analysis and customer support.
2. **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
3. **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal data held by us may be transferred to the buyer.

## Data SecuritySTOCKSherpa uses technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. We also contractually require that our third-party service providers protect such data.## Data RetentionWe retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it or to comply with legal obligations.

1. **Retention Periods:** Your data will be stored for the duration of your use of our services and for a reasonable period thereafter.
2. **Deletion:** When your personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

## Your RightsYou have several rights concerning your personal data:

1. **Access:** You have the right to request access to your personal data.
2. **Rectification:** You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
3. **Erasure:** You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
4. **Restriction:** You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
5. **Objection:** You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
6. **Portability:** You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you.

## Changes to this Privacy PolicyWe may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and you will be notified through our services or via other communication channels.## Contact UsIf you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please reach out to us through the contact methods provided on our website.Thank you for trusting STOCKSherpa. Your privacy is important to us.