Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Futures Buddy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and use our services, and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and billing information when you subscribe
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store credit card details)
• Usage Data: How you interact with our application and services
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Application Data: Settings, preferences, and trading configurations (stored locally)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process your subscription payments
• Send you service updates and important notifications
• Provide customer support
• Improve and optimize our application
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase for database storage and Stripe for payment processing. All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Trading Data

Important: Futures Buddy does not have access to your brokerage accounts, trading credentials, or actual trading activity. We do not store any sensitive trading data. All analysis is performed on market data and technical indicators only. Your trading decisions and execution remain entirely within your control and your chosen brokerage platform.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Supabase: Database and backend services
• Financial Modeling Prep: Market data and financial information

These services have their own privacy policies and data protection measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you cancel your subscription, your account data is retained for 30 days to allow for reactivation, after which it is permanently deleted unless required for legal or accounting purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@futuresbuddy.com

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a prominent notice in our application. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: