1. Introduction
Stealthy Trader ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and platform.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: name, email, password, account preferences
- Contact Information: email address when you use our support form or contact us
- Broker Connection Data: we store your broker connection credentials (encrypted) to authenticate with your broker's API
- Support Communications: any messages, bug reports, or feedback you submit
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: which strategies you've selected, when you log in, which pages you visit
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages accessed
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: we use cookies to remember your preferences and keep you logged in
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for:
- Operating and maintaining the Platform
- Providing customer support and responding to your inquiries
- Authenticating you when you log in
- Connecting to your broker's API on your behalf
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve the Platform
- Sending transactional emails (account confirmations, support replies)
- Detecting and preventing fraud or security violations
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest (broker credentials)
- Secure authentication (passwords are hashed, not stored in plain text)
- Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
However, no security system is perfect. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these cases:
- Broker APIs: Your broker connection credentials are shared with your broker's API to execute trades (as you authorize)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform (hosting, email services), all under strict confidentiality agreements
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information as long as your account is active. If you close your account, we retain your data for 90 days before deletion (required for legal/audit purposes). Trade history and performance data may be retained longer for compliance reasons.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-out of certain data uses
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@stealthytrader.com.
8. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies: keeping you logged in, security
- Preference Cookies: remembering your language and settings
- Analytics Cookies: understanding how users interact with the Platform
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.
9. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites (brokers, documentation, external resources). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, contact: support@stealthytrader.com