Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ShortStockScanner.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website shortstockscanner.com (the "Site") and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Sign in using Google OAuth
• Contact us with inquiries

This information may include:

• Account Data: Email address, username, and encrypted password
• Google OAuth Data: Name, email address, and profile picture (if you choose to sign in with Google)
• Usage Data: Watchlists, virtual portfolio positions, and preferences you create within our service

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and hold certain information (see Section 5)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Google: If you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your basic profile information
• Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide and maintain our services
• Save your watchlists, virtual portfolios, and preferences
• Send you service-related communications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Display personalized advertisements (via Google AdSense)
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, please visit: How Google uses data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function (authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third parties who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, advertising)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of passwords using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt)
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and personalized advertising

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@shortstockscanner.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 our Site, you consent to such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for collecting and using your information is your consent, the performance of a contract, or our legitimate interests.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@shortstockscanner.com
• Website: https://shortstockscanner.com/contact