Effective Date: June 1, 2023
At Stock Market Media, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.
- Information Collection and Use
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and other contact details. We only collect this information when you provide it to us for specific purposes, such as subscribing to our newsletter, creating an account, or contacting us.
1.2 Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns. We use this information to analyze trends, improve our website, and enhance user experience.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
2.1 Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and contain information that helps us improve our services. You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
2.2 Third-Party Analytics: We may use third-party analytics services to collect and analyze usage data on our behalf. These services may use cookies or other tracking technologies to gather information about your interactions with our website. The data collected by these services is used to evaluate website performance, improve user experience, and provide us with valuable insights.
- Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform various functions on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, customer support, and marketing activities. These service providers may have access to your personal information but are contractually obligated to handle it in a secure and confidential manner.
3.2 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or investigate potential violations of our policies.
- Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use industry-standard security practices and technologies to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Update: You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you wish to review, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you, please contact us using the information provided below.
5.2 Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
- Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled or operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting.