At ScoreMyStock, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We only collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- • Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- • Name: If you choose to provide it when contacting us
- • Message content: If you send us feedback or questions
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
- • Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- • IP address: For analytics and security purposes
- • Referral source: How you found our site
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- • Remember your preferences (like filters on daily reports)
- • Understand how you use our site (via analytics)
- • Improve site performance and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- ✓ Provide our service: Deliver daily stock reports and educational content
- ✓ Send newsletters: If you've subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- ✓ Improve our site: Analyze usage patterns to enhance content and features
- ✓ Respond to inquiries: Answer questions and provide support
- ✓ Security and fraud prevention: Protect our site and users
We will never: Sell your personal information, spam you with marketing, or share your data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us operate our site:
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Helps us understand how visitors use our site. These services may collect data like page views, session duration, and traffic sources. You can opt out using browser extensions or privacy settings.
Hosting (GitHub Pages)
Our site is hosted on GitHub Pages. GitHub may collect technical information like IP addresses for security and performance. See GitHub's privacy policy for details.
Email Service Provider
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored with our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) to send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- • Contact inquiries: For 2 years after resolution
- • Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data per service provider policy
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt-Out
Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@scoremystock.com
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes:
- • HTTPS encryption for all site traffic
- • Limited access to personal data
- • Regular security reviews and updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
ScoreMyStock is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
8. International Users
ScoreMyStock is operated from the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top
- • Notify you via email if you're subscribed to our newsletter (for significant changes)
- • Post a notice on our homepage
Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: privacy@scoremystock.com
Website: scoremystock.com