Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 26, 2026
SmartStockWatch takes your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and related services.
Information We Collect
Account information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address for sign-in, account recovery, and service communication
- Account preferences such as notification settings
- Subscription status and plan entitlements
Usage and product data
To operate the service, we may collect:
- Pages viewed, companies browsed, and feature interactions
- Watchlist contents and saved preferences for Premium accounts
- Basic device and browser information needed for security and troubleshooting
- Support messages and correspondence with our team
Billing information
Payment details are processed by Stripe. We receive billing metadata such as customer ID, subscription status, and invoice history, but we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
Public company data
Company reports, charts, and summaries displayed on SmartStockWatch are derived from public sources. That content is not personal information about you.
How We Use Information
Service provision
We use your information to:
- Authenticate your account and provide access to dashboard features
- Maintain watchlists, preferences, and subscription entitlements
- Process payments and manage billing through Stripe
- Deliver product updates, newsletters, and account notifications
- Provide customer support and respond to requests
Improvements and security
We also use aggregated or operational data to:
- Monitor service performance and fix technical issues
- Understand feature usage and improve the product
- Detect abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
Data Security
Protection measures
- Encrypted connections for data in transit
- Access controls and least-privilege permissions for internal systems
- Authentication and authorization checks for account-protected features
- Regular review of infrastructure and application security practices
Your responsibilities
Please use a strong password, keep your login credentials private, and sign out on shared devices. Contact us promptly if you believe your account has been compromised.
Third-Party Services
Payment processing
We use Stripe to process subscriptions and billing. Stripe handles payment information according to PCI DSS standards.
Email and hosting
We may use email delivery and hosting providers to send account messages, newsletters, and operate the website infrastructure. These providers process only the information needed to perform their services.
Your Rights
Access and updates
You can review and update certain account information from your dashboard or by contacting support.
Marketing preferences
- Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time
- Adjust notification preferences where available in your account
Deletion
You may request account closure by contacting support or using available account settings. When you close your account, we delete or anonymize personal information where feasible, except for records we must retain for billing, security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.
Data portability
We do not currently offer a self-service data export feature. Contact support if you need assistance before closing your account.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:
- Support: support [at] smartstockwatch.com
- Response time: we aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the service.