Privacy Policy - Tickerpod

Introduction

Welcome to TickerPod ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data we collect through our AI-powered stock portfolio podcast service.

By using TickerPod, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you use TickerPod, you voluntarily provide us with the following information:

→ Email Address: We collect your email address when you sign up for early access or request a podcast. This allows us to deliver your personalized content and communicate important service updates.
→ Stock Information: You provide us with stock ticker symbols or company names representing your investment portfolio. We use this information exclusively to generate personalized market analysis podcasts tailored to your specific holdings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

→ Podcast Generation: To analyze the stock holdings you provide and generate personalized audio podcasts containing market insights, news, and analysis relevant to your specific investments.
→ Content Delivery: To send you the generated podcasts via email or make them accessible through our platform.
→ Service Communication: To send you important updates about our service, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
→ Service Improvement: To understand how users interact with our service and improve podcast quality, accuracy, and user experience.

IMPORTANT: We Do Not Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is used solely to provide and improve the TickerPod service.

Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

■ Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
■ Secure Storage: Your information is stored on secure servers with restricted access and regular security audits.
■ Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and only for legitimate business purposes.
■ Data Retention: We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to enhance our security measures.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access Your Data

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correct Your Data

You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Delete Your Data

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Opt-Out of Communications

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@tickerpod.ai

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

→ Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery, AI processing) who assist in operating our service. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
→ Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights and safety.
→ Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Data Protection Compliance

TickerPod is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
• Other applicable regional and federal privacy laws

Children's Privacy

TickerPod is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@tickerpod.com and we will promptly delete such information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze service usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our service.

International Users

If you are accessing TickerPod from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our service, you consent to this transfer and processing of your data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. We will notify you of any material changes by:

→ Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Effective Date"
→ Sending you an email notification if the changes significantly affect your rights

Your continued use of TickerPod after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

TickerPod Privacy Team

Email: privacy@tickerpod.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.