Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how ScaleAIQ ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use TradeSeekho ("the Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India.

1. Data We Collect

• Account information (via Google Sign-In): your name, email address, and profile photo, provided by Google when you log in. We never see or store your Google password.
• Usage data: your virtual portfolio, virtual trades, and in-app activity, stored to provide the Service.
• Analytics data: we use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information such as device type, approximate location (city level), pages visited, and session duration. This helps us improve the Service.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To create and maintain your account and save your virtual portfolio
• To operate, maintain, and improve the Service
• To understand usage patterns through analytics
• To communicate important service updates, if necessary

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase infrastructure with industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. Access to your portfolio data is restricted to your authenticated account only.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Google Analytics may use cookies or similar identifiers to measure usage. You can limit this through your browser settings or Google's opt-out tools. Analytics data is processed in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.

5. Your Rights (under the DPDP Act, 2023)

• Access: request a summary of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: request deletion of your account and associated data
• Grievance redressal: raise a complaint about the handling of your data
• Withdraw consent: stop using the Service and request data deletion at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time as required by law.

6. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a minor has provided us data, contact us for prompt deletion.

7. Third-Party Services

The Service relies on Google Sign-In, Google Firebase, and Google Analytics, each governed by Google's own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us