Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AlphaBee ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices in detail.

By using AlphaBee, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address, full name, and password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption).
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile.
• Payment Information: When you subscribe to our premium services, payment information is collected and processed by our secure payment processor. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access AlphaBee, including browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• OAuth Providers: If you sign up using Google OAuth, we receive your email address and name from Google.
• Public Social Media Data: We collect publicly available trading ideas and market insights from social media platforms. This data is publicly posted by traders and is used to aggregate trading sentiment and ideas.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our trading idea aggregation and analysis services.
• Account Management: To manage your account, process subscriptions, and provide customer support.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications (which you can opt out of at any time).
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We may use third-party service providers to operate and improve our service. These providers help us with various functions such as data storage, payment processing, analytics, and customer support. We carefully select these providers and require them to maintain appropriate security measures and comply with applicable privacy laws.

When we share data with third-party service providers, we only provide the minimum information necessary for them to perform their services. All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it for the purposes specified by us.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

We may be required to disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with legal processes. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to limit the disclosure to what is legally required.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information:

• All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL.
• Passwords are hashed and salted using industry-standard algorithms.
• Our database is encrypted at rest and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• We regularly update our security practices and conduct security audits.
• We use secure, reputable hosting infrastructure with built-in DDoS protection.

While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly notifying you of any data breaches that may affect your personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
• Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes.
• Usage Data: Typically retained for 2 years for analytics purposes.
• Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out of marketing communications.

After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Restrict Processing: Request restriction of how we process your data.
• Object: Object to our processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at alphabeelabs@protonmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function, including authentication and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of AlphaBee.

9. Children's Privacy

AlphaBee is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. All users must confirm they are 13 or older during signup.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at alphabeelabs@protonmail.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using AlphaBee, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers globally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective when posted.

13. Contact Us

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