Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 10, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you use The Stock Game:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (when signing in with Google or Apple)
- Game Data: Virtual trading activity, portfolio holdings, achievements, and game progress
- User Content: Posts, messages, and other content you create within the App
- Usage Data: App interaction data to improve the user experience
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Display your profile and trading activity to other users (based on your privacy settings)
- Populate leaderboards and contest rankings
- Send relevant notifications about your game activity
- Improve and optimize the App experience
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your game profile (display name, avatar, and trading statistics) may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.
4. Data Storage
Your data is stored securely on our servers. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data through your profile settings
- Control your profile visibility through Privacy settings
- Delete all your posts through Privacy settings
- Delete your entire account and all associated data at any time
6. Children's Privacy
The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
7. Photo Library Access
The App may request access to your photo library to allow you to set a custom profile picture or share screenshots of your trading achievements. Photos are only accessed when you explicitly choose to select or share an image. We do not access your photo library without your action.
8. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In: For authentication
- Finnhub: For real-time stock market data
- OpenAI: For AI-powered stock analysis features
- Stripe: For processing in-app purchases
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the App.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, visit our Support page.