Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when creating an account, including your name, email address, and payment information. We also collect usage data such as trading activity logs, feature usage statistics, and device information to improve the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send transactional emails (account confirmations, billing, etc.)
• Provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features and performance
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Brokerage Credentials

When you connect brokerage accounts (Schwab, Alpaca, OANDA, etc.), your API keys and tokens are encrypted and stored locally on your device. We do not transmit or store your brokerage credentials on our servers. All trading operations are executed directly from your device to the brokerage's API.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with: (a) payment processors (Stripe) for billing; (b) analytics providers for aggregated, anonymous usage data; (c) law enforcement when required by law.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encryption at rest for sensitive data, and secure authentication mechanisms. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After account deletion, we retain certain data for up to 90 days for backup purposes and to comply with legal obligations. Trading logs and analytics data may be retained in anonymized form indefinitely.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use anonymous analytics to understand how users interact with our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to: (a) access your personal data; (b) correct inaccurate data; (c) request deletion of your data; (d) export your data in a portable format; (e) opt out of non-essential communications. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@autoape.io.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@autoape.io.