Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Guardrail Trading ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our trading journal and analytics platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

Trading Data

To provide our services, we collect and store:

• Trade entries and exits you manually input
• Trading notes and journal entries
• Account balances and performance metrics
• Screenshots and images you upload
• Settings and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Calculate and display your trading statistics
• Generate AI-powered insights and recommendations
• Send you important service updates and notifications
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Improve our Service based on usage patterns
• Respond to customer support requests

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
• Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms
• Database access is restricted and monitored
• Regular security audits and updates
• Payment processing handled by PCI-compliant Stripe

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our Service (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your trading data is never shared with other users or third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how our Service is used
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without them.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your trading data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@guardrailtrading.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics
• Backup data is purged within 90 days

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us.

10. International Users

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@guardrailtrading.com
• Support: support@guardrailtrading.com