Privacy Policy

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Introduction

SyncTrade ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our portfolio management application.

  • Service: SyncTrade
  • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Status: Beta phase startup

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Google account information (name, email address) via OAuth
  • Trading account details you provide (account names, brokerage information)
  • Channel subscription information
  • Trade and execution data you input

Technical Information:

  • Log data and usage analytics
  • Device information and IP addresses
  • Browser type and version

Financial Data:

  • Trading activity records
  • Portfolio performance data
  • Price data from Yahoo Finance API

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the SyncTrade service
  • Process and display your trading data
  • Calculate portfolio metrics and performance
  • Authenticate your account via Google OAuth
  • Improve our service during the beta phase
  • Communicate service updates and support

Information Sharing

  • We DO NOT sell your personal information.
  • We may share information with:
    • Google: For authentication purposes via OAuth
    • Yahoo Finance: To fetch instrument price data (symbol only)
    • Service Providers: Technical infrastructure providers (hosting, analytics)

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure database storage
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security reviews

Beta Phase Notice: As a startup in beta, our security measures are continuously improving.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your trading data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
  • Deleted Accounts: Data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

  • Google OAuth: Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
  • Yahoo Finance API: Used only for fetching public price data
  • Trading Platforms: We do not store your broker login credentials

International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed in India. If transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Children's Privacy

SyncTrade is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy during the beta phase. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or in-app notifications.

Contact Information

  • Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Legal Basis (Indian Context)

  • Consent for optional features
  • Contract performance for core services
  • Legitimate interests for service improvement
  • Legal compliance where required

Implementation Notes

  • Review Accuracy: Ensure all features mentioned match your current app functionality
  • Legal Review: Consider having these reviewed by a legal professional familiar with Indian data protection laws
  • Regular Updates: Update these documents as you move from beta to production
  • Display Requirements: Make these easily accessible from your app/website footer

Additional Recommendations:

  • Add a cookie policy if you use cookies
  • Include a contact form for privacy requests
  • Set up a process to handle data deletion requests
  • Document your data processing activities internally
  • Consider compliance with upcoming Indian data protection regulations

These documents are written specifically for your beta phase startup status while covering the essential legal requirements for operating in India.