Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 30, 2026

1. Information We Collect

StockPulse ("we", "us", "our") collects minimal data to provide our service:

• Comments: Display name (optional) and comment text you voluntarily submit.
• Push Notification Subscriptions: Browser push endpoints if you opt in to notifications.
• Usage Data: Anonymous analytics including pages visited, time on site, and referral sources (via cookies/third-party analytics).
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution for optimizing your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display your comments on stock analysis posts
• To send you stock alert notifications (only if you opt in)
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Theme preference (dark/light mode) stored in localStorage.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via Google Ads Settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google AdSense: Advertising — Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Website analytics
• Zerodha/Kite: Affiliate links (referral tracking via their platform)

5. Data Retention

• Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
• Push notification subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data is retained per Google's standard retention policies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of your comments by contacting us
• Opt out of push notifications at any time via your browser settings
• Disable cookies in your browser settings
• Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings

7. Children's Privacy

StockPulse is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Stock market analysis and trading involves financial risk and is suitable only for adults.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We store data in encrypted databases and use HTTPS for all connections.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data deletion requests:

• Email: privacy@stockpulse.in