Privacy Policy for Wall Street Stats
Last Updated: January 8, 2025
Introduction
Thank you for using Wall Street Stats ("the App", "our App", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
🔒 Privacy-First Approach
We automatically enable anonymous analytics and crash reporting to improve app performance and stability. No advertising tracking, no personal identification, and no complex consent requirements.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account with Wall Street Stats, we collect:
- Username and account credentials
- User authentication tokens
- Account preferences and settings
- User role and permission levels
Device Information
We collect information about your device, including:
- Device fingerprint (for security and fraud prevention)
- Device name and type (e.g., "iPhone 15 Pro", "Android Device")
- Operating system and version
- Device unique identifiers
- Push notification tokens (for sending you notifications)
- Device security features (biometric availability, secure enclave presence)
Anonymous Analytics and Crash Reporting
Always Enabled for Legitimate Business Interests
We automatically collect anonymous data to improve app performance and stability:
Anonymous Analytics: App usage patterns and feature interactions (no personal identification)
Performance Metrics: Screen views and navigation paths (aggregated data only)
Session Data: Session duration and frequency (anonymous metrics)
Crash Reports: Performance metrics and crash reports (for bug fixes and stability)
Error Logs: Error logs and debugging information (stripped of personal data)
Financial Market Data Preferences
- Watchlist items and portfolio preferences
- Market data viewing history
- Trading analysis preferences
- Custom alerts and notification settings
How We Use Your Information
Core App Functionality
- Authenticate your identity and secure your account
- Provide personalized market data and analysis
- Send push notifications about market updates and alerts
- Synchronize your preferences across devices
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
App Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues and bugs
- Develop new features based on user behavior
- Optimize app performance and reliability
Security and Safety
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
- Monitor for security threats and vulnerabilities
- Verify device integrity and trustworthiness
- Maintain audit logs for security purposes
Privacy-First Approach
Transparent Data Collection
- Anonymous analytics are always enabled for legitimate business interests (app improvement)
- Crash reporting is always enabled for legitimate business interests (app stability)
- Advertising data collection is completely disabled (no IDFA or GAID collection)
- No personal tracking or identification in analytics data
- You can view and control additional privacy settings in the app
Data Minimization
- We only collect anonymous data necessary for app functionality and improvement
- Personal identifying information is limited to what you provide for your account
- We do not collect unnecessary personal data or advertising identifiers
- All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
User Control
You have control over:
- Additional privacy settings beyond core analytics
- Push notifications (can be enabled/disabled per category)
- Account deletion and data removal
- Data export and portability
Third-Party Services
Firebase Services (Google)
We use Google Firebase for:
- Authentication: Secure user account management
- Analytics: Anonymous app usage analytics (always enabled, no IDFA/GAID collection)
- Crashlytics: Crash reporting and error tracking (always enabled for app stability)
- Cloud Messaging: Push notifications
Firebase data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy and Firebase Terms. Our Firebase configuration specifically disables advertising ID collection for enhanced privacy.
Market Data Providers
We integrate with financial market data providers to deliver real-time market information. These providers may have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing Situations
We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:
Service Providers
- Trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (with strict confidentiality agreements)
- Cloud infrastructure providers for secure data storage and processing
Legal Requirements
- When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- To protect our rights, safety, or property
- To investigate fraud or security incidents
Business Transfers
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
Data Security
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
- Secure authentication with industry-standard protocols
- Device fingerprinting for fraud prevention
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
Data Retention
- Account data: Retained while your account is active
- Anonymous analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months (aggregated, no personal identification)
- Crash reports: Retained for up to 90 days (error logs only, for debugging)
- Device information: Retained for security and fraud prevention
Your Privacy Rights
Access and Control
- View your account information and preferences
- Download your data in a portable format
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
Privacy Settings
- View current data collection practices
- Manage push notification preferences
- Control additional privacy features
- Access privacy dashboard for transparency
Data Control Rights
- Anonymous analytics and crash reporting are always enabled for legitimate business interests
- You can opt-out of additional features as they become available
- Account deletion removes all associated data
- Data export available upon request
Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our data practices
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Industry best practices
We will notify you of significant changes through:
- In-app notifications
- Email notifications (if applicable)
- Updates to this document with revision dates
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of the United States.
Compliance
We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
- Other applicable state and federal privacy laws