Important: By using Smart Stock Insights services, you acknowledge that you have
read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. This policy complies with GDPR (EU), CCPA
(California), PIPEDA (Canada), PDPA (Singapore), Personal Information Protection Act (Japan), and
Personal Information Protection Act (South Korea).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
| Data Type |
Collection Method |
Purpose |
Retention Period |
Legal Basis |
| Email Address |
Registration/Contact Forms |
Account management, communications |
Until account deletion + 30 days |
Consent/Contract |
| Phone Number |
WhatsApp/Social Media Contact |
Customer support, service delivery |
Until service termination + 90 days |
Consent |
| Stock Symbols/Codes |
Analysis Input Forms |
Providing AI analysis services |
30 days |
Legitimate Interest |
| IP Address & Location |
Automatic (Web Access) |
Security, fraud prevention |
90 days |
Legitimate Interest |
| Device Information |
Browser/App Usage |
Service optimization |
Session only |
Legitimate Interest |
| Usage Analytics |
Cookies/Tracking |
Service improvement |
24 months |
Consent |
1.2 Social Media Integration Data
When you contact us through social media platforms, we may collect:
- WhatsApp: Phone number, profile information, message content
- LINE: User ID, display name, message history
- KakaoTalk: Kakao ID, profile data, conversation logs
- Band: Band ID, group participation data, shared content
2. How We Use Your Information
- Service Delivery: Providing AI-powered stock analysis and
recommendations
- Communication: Sending analysis reports, market updates, and support
responses
- Personalization: Customizing content based on your investment
preferences
- Security: Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and ensuring
platform security
- Analytics: Understanding user behavior to improve our services
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and legal
obligations
- Marketing: Sending promotional content (with your explicit consent)
3. Cookie Policy
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Third Party |
| Essential Cookies |
Basic website functionality |
Session |
No |
| Performance Cookies |
Analytics and performance monitoring |
2 years |
Google Analytics |
| Functional Cookies |
Remember preferences and settings |
1 year |
No |
| Marketing Cookies |
Targeted advertising and tracking |
2 years |
Facebook, Google Ads |
4. Data Security & Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Access Controls: Role-based access with multi-factor authentication
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information
- Regular Audits: Quarterly security assessments and vulnerability
testing
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all
personnel
- Incident Response: 72-hour breach notification procedures
5. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
5.1 Service Providers
- Cloud Hosting: AWS/Azure for secure data storage
- Analytics: Google Analytics for usage statistics
- Email Services: SendGrid for automated communications
- Payment Processing: Stripe/PayPal for subscription management
- Customer Support: Zendesk for helpdesk services
5.2 Social Media Platform Data Protection
When using social media integration:
- Data shared with WhatsApp is subject to Meta's Privacy Policy
- LINE communications follow LINE Corporation's privacy standards
- KakaoTalk interactions are governed by Kakao Corp's data policies
- Band usage follows Naver Corporation's privacy guidelines
6. Your Rights & Choices
6.1 Under GDPR (EU Users)
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Portability: Transfer data to another service
- Right to Object: Opt-out of certain processing activities
- Right to Restrict: Limit how we process your data
6.2 Under CCPA (California Users)
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Account Data: Until account deletion + 30 days
- Transaction Records: 7 years (regulatory requirement)
- Marketing Consents: Until withdrawn + 30 days
- Support Communications: 3 years after last contact
- Analytics Data: 24 months in aggregated form
8. International Data Transfers
We may transfer your data internationally with appropriate safeguards:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework participation
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU transfers
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from
minors. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Contact Information
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent website notice for 30 days
- Push notifications through connected social media
Last Updated: July 9, 2025
Version: 2.1
Next Review: January 9, 2026