This Privacy Policy explains how TradeBeacon ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, AI assistant, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Account information. When you sign up, we collect your email address and authentication credentials.
Conversations and inputs. We store the messages you send to our AI assistant and the responses generated, including any watchlists, tickers, or preferences you save.
Usage data. We log basic technical data such as browser type, device, IP address, pages viewed, and feature interactions.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies for authentication, session persistence, and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
Generate personalized AI responses and market intelligence.
Improve model quality, safety, and product features.
Communicate with you about your account or the Services.
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your conversations or use them to train third-party foundation models. Authorized personnel may review Inputs and Outputs in limited circumstances to investigate abuse, improve safety, or debug issues.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in limited circumstances:

Service providers. Vendors who help us operate the Services (e.g. cloud hosting, model inference, email delivery, analytics). These parties are contractually required to protect your information.
Legal requirements. When required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, and property.
Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Services. You may request deletion of your account and associated conversation history at any time by emailing us at the address below. Some information may be retained for legal, fraud-prevention, or backup purposes.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, or to object to certain processing. Residents of the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or California may have additional rights under applicable laws such as the GDPR or the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@tradebeacon.ai.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children

TradeBeacon is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. By using the Services, you consent to such transfer and processing in accordance with this policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be communicated through the Services or by email.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@tradebeacon.ai.