1. Introduction
StockPulse ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website. We provide AI-powered stock market news aggregation and analysis services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering, such as:
- Email address (for authentication via Supabase Auth)
- Name (optional, for display purposes)
- Profile preferences
2.2 Usage Data & Preferences
To provide a personalized experience, we store:
- Watchlists: The stocks you choose to track.
- Stock Preferences: Your "favorited" stocks for tailored news delivery.
- Notification Settings: Your choices regarding push alerts.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our Service.
- To deliver personalized news summaries via our AI engine (Gemini 2.5 Flash).
- To send you real-time push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for stocks in your watchlist.
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our app's performance.
4. Third-Party Services
We rely on trusted third-party services to power StockPulse:
- Supabase: For secure authentication and database storage.
- Google Gemini AI: For processing and summarizing news articles.
- Firebase (Google): For delivering push notifications.
- Kotak Neo: For real-time market data quotes.
These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
5. Data Security
The security of your data is important to us. We use industry-standard encryption protocols (SSL/TLS) for data transmission. User authentication is handled securely by Supabase. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Disclaimer (Financial Data)
Important: StockPulse is an informational tool. We are not a registered investment advisor. The news summaries, sentiment scores, and market data provided are for educational and informational purposes only. Trading stocks involves risk, and you should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@stockpulse.app