Effective Date: April 13, 2026
TradeApes ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the TradeApes website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described herein.
Our commitment: We collect only the data necessary to provide you with a functional portfolio management and stock research experience. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not serve targeted advertisements.
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Account creation, authentication, and service communications |
| Password | Account security (stored in encrypted/hashed form; we never store or see your plaintext password) |
| Country | Regulatory compliance and localized features |
| Portfolio data (lots, tickers, quantities, purchase prices, dates, labels) | Portfolio tracking and management features |
| Stock ratings and reviews | Crowd sentiment features |
If you choose to link a brokerage account through our third-party integration partner, we may receive:
This data is retrieved in read-only mode. We cannot and do not execute trades, transfer funds, or modify your brokerage accounts. You may disconnect linked accounts at any time, after which we will cease retrieving new data from that connection.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
We use trusted third-party services to operate the platform:
| Provider Type | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage integration partner | Linking and syncing brokerage accounts | Authentication tokens for your brokerage |
| Market data providers | Stock quotes, financials, and filings | Ticker symbols requested (no personal data) |
| Cloud hosting provider | Application and database hosting | All Service data (encrypted at rest and in transit) |
These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only to perform services on our behalf and to maintain its confidentiality.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:
While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable time period, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing our Terms).
Portfolio snapshots and historical data are retained to provide you with performance tracking and analytics. You may request deletion of this data at any time.
You have the following rights regarding your information:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@tradeapes.com.
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Certain features of the Service allow you to share information publicly, including public watchlists, stock analysis pages, and profile information. Information you choose to make public may be visible to other users and indexed by search engines. Please exercise caution when sharing information through public features.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@tradeapes.com