At Stockbrace.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our stock brokerage services and visit our website. By accessing or using Stockbrace.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, social security number, and other relevant information required for account registration and verification purposes.

1.2 Financial Information: To facilitate transactions and execute trades on your behalf, we may collect financial information, including your bank account details, credit card information, investment preferences, and trading history.

1.3 Usage Information: We automatically collect certain information about your use of Stockbrace.com, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, log files, and website navigation patterns. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the website, and enhance user experience.

2. Use of Information:

2.1 Provide Services: We use the collected information to provide and improve our stock brokerage services, execute trades, process transactions, maintain your account, and communicate with you about your investments.

2.2 Compliance and Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and requests from governmental authorities. This may include identity verification, fraud prevention, and anti-money laundering checks.

2.3 Communication: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, newsletters, promotional offers, and other communications related to our services. You can opt-out of such communications at any time.

2.4 Aggregated Data: We may aggregate and anonymize data to generate statistical or analytical insights for internal purposes, including market research, business analysis, and improving our services. This information will not personally identify you.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure:

3.1 Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, identity verification services, customer support providers, and marketing agencies. These providers are contractually bound to use your information solely for the purpose of providing services to us.

3.2 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, protect our rights and the rights of others, investigate fraud or illegal activities, and respond to valid legal requests from law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

3.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4. Data Security:

We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links:

Stockbrace.com may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.

6. Your Choices and Rights:

6.1 Access and Updating: You may access, review, update, and correct your personal information by logging into your account or contacting our customer support.

6.2 Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us. You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails by following the instructions provided in the email or contacting us directly.

6.3 Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Children's Privacy:

Stockbrace.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on Stockbrace.com. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the changes.