Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 19, 2026

TradingBot ('we', 'us', 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

• Account information: Email address and password (hashed) when you register.
• API keys: Broker API keys you provide, stored encrypted using AES-128 encryption.
• Trade data: Logs of trades executed by your bot including ticker, decision, outcome.
• Usage data: Basic server logs including IP addresses and request timestamps.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate the TradingBot service.
• To send account-related emails (verification, password reset, notifications).
• To improve our service and fix bugs.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. API Key Security

Your broker API keys are encrypted at rest using Fernet AES-128 encryption. We never store keys in plain text. We never use your API keys for any purpose other than executing trades on your behalf as directed by your bot configuration.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your data with third parties except:

• Stripe: For payment processing. Subject to Stripe's privacy policy.
• Render: Our hosting provider. Subject to Render's privacy policy.
• When required by law or legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Trade logs are retained indefinitely to provide performance history. You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us.

6. Cookies

We use session cookies for authentication only. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights (California)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion of their data, and opt out of sale of personal data (we do not sell data).

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), encrypted storage of sensitive data, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children

TradingBot is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes

We may update this policy. We will notify you by email for material changes.

11. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests: support@usetradingbot.com