Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
CapitalCraze is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we may collect include:
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
- IP address and general location information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Referral sources and search terms
Information You Provide
- Account registration information (if applicable)
- Financial data you input into our calculators and tools
- Feedback and correspondence you send to us
- Survey responses and user research participation
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
- Develop new features and tools
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Optimize performance and user experience
Content Personalization
- Show relevant financial information
- Customize tool recommendations
- Provide personalized insights
- Improve content relevance
Security & Safety
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Monitor for abuse and violations
- Protect user accounts and data
- Ensure platform security
Communication
- Respond to user inquiries
- Send important updates
- Provide customer support
- Share relevant educational content
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic functionality:
- User authentication and sessions
- Security and fraud prevention
- Website functionality and preferences
- Load balancing and performance
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand usage patterns:
- Google Analytics for usage statistics
- Performance monitoring
- Feature usage tracking
- Error reporting and debugging
Cookie Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
4. Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with various third-party services to provide comprehensive financial data and functionality:
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
Financial Data Providers
We partner with reputable financial data providers to deliver accurate market information. These services may have their own privacy policies that govern data usage.
Analytics Services
We use analytics services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
Operational Safeguards
- Limited access to personal data
- Staff training on privacy practices
- Regular backup and recovery procedures
- Incident response and monitoring
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt-Out
Opt out of certain data collection and marketing communications
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Usage Data: Typically retained for 24-36 months for analytics purposes
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active
- Financial Calculations: Not stored unless you explicitly save them
- Support Communications: Retained for up to 3 years for quality assurance
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.
By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information from our records.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of our service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.