Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WatchGar ("we," "us," or "our") operates the WatchGar financial intelligence platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name and email address provided through Google sign-in when you create an account.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and general usage patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers collected automatically when you access our service.
• Third-Party API Keys: If you choose to connect third-party services (e.g., Alpaca for paper trading), we store the API keys you provide. These keys are stored securely and used solely to execute actions you request.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the WatchGar platform.
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our products and services.
• Understand and analyze how you use our platform to enhance user experience.
• Communicate with you, including for customer support and service updates.

4. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data is never shared with advertisers or data brokers. We may use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our products, but this data cannot be used to identify you personally.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you request deletion of your data, we will remove your information within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain records.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@watchgar.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for authentication and platform functionality. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

hello@watchgar.com