Privacy Policy

InvestingPro ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform and services.

By using InvestingPro, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Age, location, financial goals (optional)
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, support requests
• Preferences: Saved products, comparisons, watchlists

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Platform, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, search queries
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Referral Information: Source that referred you to our Platform

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Platform and services
• Personalization: To customize content and recommendations based on your preferences
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Research: To conduct research and development to improve our services

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you (Terms of Service)
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (analytics, security)
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with legal requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Axiom: Application monitoring and error tracking
• PostHog: Product analytics and feature usage
• Resend: Email delivery services

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links or apply for products, we may share limited information (click data, referral source) with our affiliate partners to track conversions and earn commissions.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 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 security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest (database encryption)
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
• Regular Audits: Periodic security audits and penetration testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Hosting on secure, compliant cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.2 Rectification

You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.3 Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

6.4 Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal information.

6.5 Object to Processing

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.

6.6 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@investingpro.in. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
• Usage Data: Retained for 24 months for analytics purposes
• Communication Data: Retained for 12 months
• Legal Records: Retained as required by applicable laws (typically 7 years)

8. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of India, including the United States and European Union. These countries may have different data protection laws than India.

When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

10. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal information properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

• Our Data Protection Officer (dpo@investingpro.in)
• The relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction
• For EU residents: Your local supervisory authority