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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Aftermath Analytics ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

Data Type	Examples	Purpose
Account Information	Name, email address, password	Account creation and authentication
Payment Information	Credit card details, billing address	Subscription processing (via secure payment processors)
Usage Data	IP address, browser type, device info	Service optimization and security
Trading Data	Watchlists, trades logged, backtests run	Service functionality and personalization

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Log Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent
• Cookies: Session cookies, authentication tokens, preferences
• Analytics: Service usage patterns, feature adoption, error logs

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect Social Security Numbers
• We do NOT collect government-issued IDs
• We do NOT access your brokerage accounts or trading history (unless you explicitly link them)
• We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Service Delivery: Providing access to platform features
• Account Management: Authentication, billing, customer support
• Personalization: Customizing your experience (watchlists, preferences)
• Improvement: Analyzing usage to enhance features and fix bugs
• Communication: Sending service updates, newsletters (with your consent)
• Security: Detecting fraud, preventing abuse, ensuring platform integrity
• Legal Compliance: Responding to legal requests or enforcing our Terms

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

3.1 We May Share Your Information With:

• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal (for subscription billing)
• Cloud Providers: AWS, Google Cloud, Vercel (for hosting and storage)
• Analytics Tools: Google Analytics, Posthog (for usage insights)
• Email Services: SendGrid, Mailgun (for transactional emails)
• Customer Support: Zendesk, Intercom (if you contact us)

3.2 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3.3 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats

4. Data Security

4.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: HTTPS/TLS for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest
• Authentication: Secure password hashing (bcrypt/Argon2)
• Access Controls: Restricted employee access to sensitive data
• Monitoring: Automated threat detection and logging
• Regular Audits: Security reviews and vulnerability scanning

4.2 No Guarantee

IMPORTANT: While we use reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You acknowledge this risk by using the Service.

5. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Closed Accounts: Data is deleted within 90 days of account closure (except as required by law)
• Backup Data: Backups may be retained for up to 12 months
• Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer for compliance purposes

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access & Correction

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by:

• Canceling your subscription and deleting your account in Settings
• Emailing us at privacy@aftermathanalytics.com

6.3 Opt-Out Rights

• Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe via link in emails
• Cookies: Adjust browser settings to block cookies
• Analytics: Use browser extensions (e.g., uBlock Origin) to block tracking

6.4 State-Specific Rights (US)

If you are a resident of California (CCPA), Virginia (VCDPA), or other states with privacy laws, you have additional rights:

• Right to Know: What data we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of data sales (we don't sell data)
• Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate for exercising your rights

6.5 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to access, rectification, erasure
• Right to restrict processing or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Authentication, security, session management	Session / 30 days
Functional Cookies	Remember preferences, settings	12 months
Analytics Cookies	Usage tracking, performance monitoring	24 months
Advertising Cookies	N/A - We don't use advertising cookies	N/A

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party providers:

• TradingView: Charts and market data widgets (subject to TradingView's privacy policy)
• Alpha Vantage / yfinance: Market data APIs
• FRED (Federal Reserve): Economic data

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Review their privacy policies independently.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is NOT intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access our Service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and stored in the US. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

We use standard contractual clauses and other safeguards to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of data collected in the past 12 months
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of data sales (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your rights, email privacy@aftermathanalytics.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

14. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Our Service does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.

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