Effective Date: [12/10/2024]

Tradebacon LLC ("Tradebacon," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform ("Services"), which allows users to showcase their trading performance, share financial data, and access stock data to connect with others. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.

1. Introduction

At Tradebacon, we prioritize the confidentiality and security of your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect and why we collect it.

• How we use and share your information.

• Your rights regarding your personal information.

• How we protect your information.

• How to contact us with questions or concerns.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Services to you.

2.1. Personal Information

Information You Provide Directly:

• Registration Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and other relevant information.

• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as a profile picture, biography, and other details to personalize your account.

• Communication Data: When you contact us for support or other inquiries, we collect information related to your communications.

2.2. Financial Information

Third-Party Integrations:

• Account Linking: Our Services allow you to link your brokerage or financial accounts through third-party service providers like Plaid. By linking your accounts, you authorize us to access and store account balances, transaction details, holdings, and other financial data.

2.3. Usage Data

We collect information about how you access and use our Services:

• Device Information: Includes your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers.

• Log Data: Details about your interactions with our Services, such as access times, pages viewed, links clicked, and other actions.

• Location Information: We may receive your approximate location based on your IP address.

2.4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data, provide essential features, and improve our Services.

• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and enhance your user experience.

• Web Beacons and Pixel Tags: Tiny graphic images that help us understand how you interact with our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

3.1. To Provide and Maintain Our Services

• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate you, and personalize your experience.

• Service Functionality: To display your trading performance, facilitate sharing with other users, and provide stock data.

3.2. To Improve Our Services

• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Services and make enhancements.

• User Feedback: To respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service.

3.3. To Communicate with You

• Notifications: To send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.

• Promotional Communications: To inform you about new features, offers, or events. You can opt-out of these at any time.

3.4. To Ensure Security and Compliance

• Policy Enforcement: To monitor user activity, investigate violations of our Terms and Conditions or Acceptable Use Policy, and prevent fraudulent behavior.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, court orders, or respond to lawful requests.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Information

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary to provide the Services you requested.

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific purposes. You can withdraw consent at any time.

• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving Services, provided it doesn't override your rights.

• Legal Obligations: Processing is necessary to comply with our legal obligations.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1. With Your Consent

• User Interactions: When you choose to share information or interact with other users, such as displaying your trading performance.

5.2. Service Providers

• Third-Party Partners: We engage third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as data aggregation (e.g., Plaid), analytics, customer support, and marketing services.

  • Plaid: When you link your financial accounts, Plaid accesses and transmits your financial data. Plaid's use of your information is governed by their Privacy Policy.

5.3. Legal Obligations and Protection

• Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

• Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms and Conditions, Acceptable Use Policy, or protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of Tradebacon, our users, or others.

5.4. Business Transfers

• Mergers and Acquisitions: If Tradebacon is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

We implement various security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

• Access Controls: Access to personal and financial information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it for their job responsibilities.

• Security Protocols: We regularly review our information collection and processing practices to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.

Please Note: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Active Accounts: As long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with Services.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

• Data Deletion: Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your information unless required to retain it by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1. Access, Correction, and Deletion

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You can update or correct your account information at any time through your account settings.

• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information. We will comply unless we are legally required to retain certain data.

8.2. Opt-Out of Communications

• Promotional Emails: You can unsubscribe from promotional communications by following the instructions in those emails or contacting us directly.

• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of our Services may not function properly.

8.3. Do Not Track Signals

Our Services do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. You can learn more about Do Not Track at www.allaboutdnt.com.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

• Adequacy Decisions: We rely on legal mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses to transfer data from the EEA or the UK to the United States.

• Your Consent: By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Tradebacon:

• Third-Party Policies: This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

• No Endorsement: Inclusion of any links does not imply endorsement or association with their operators.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old:

• Under 18 Prohibition: We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information.

• Parental Guidance: If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time:

• Notification of Changes: We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

• Review Period: Continued use of our Services after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: [info@reachreporting.com]

14. Additional Information

14.1. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

• Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Note: Tradebacon does not sell personal information.

• Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

14.2. European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Residents

If you are located in the EEA or the UK, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether or not your personal data is being processed, and access your personal data.

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your personal data.

• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data in certain situations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

14.3. Legal Obligations and Compliance

We may disclose your information as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

15. Data Controller and Processor

Tradebacon LLC acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our Services:

• Data Controller: Determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

• Data Processor: Processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.

16. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data:

• Physical Security: Secure facilities with access controls.

• Technical Security: Firewalls, encryption, and secure servers protect electronic information.

• Administrative Security: Staff training and policies limit access to personal information.

User Responsibility: While we take reasonable precautions, you are also responsible for securing your account credentials and promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use.

17. Cookies and Similar Technologies

17.1. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Services.

• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us recognize and count visitors and see how users move around our platform.

• Functionality Cookies: Used to recognize you when you return to our Services.

17.2. Managing Cookies

• Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings.

• Opt-Out Options: Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more information on managing cookies.

18. International Users

Our Services are controlled and operated from the United States:

• Data Transfer: If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

• Consent to Transfer: By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and to the use and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

19. Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services:

• Purpose: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services.

• Data Collected: These services may collect your IP address, device information, and usage data.

• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of data collection by these analytics providers by following their instructions.

20. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Tradebacon does not sell your personal information to third parties:

• Affirmation: We affirm that we do not sell personal data as defined under relevant laws.

21. Consent

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Thank you for trusting Tradebacon with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure experience on our platform.