Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information Protrading Assistance, operated by Anthony Anayo, a sole proprietor ("we", "us", "our"), collects when you use our platform (the "Service"), how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. What we collect

Data	Why we collect it
Email address	Account identification and login
Password (stored as a salted hash, never in plain text)	Account authentication
Telegram chat ID and username (only if you choose to link Telegram)	Delivering the alerts you opt into
Your selected alert types, watched pairs, watchlist, category filters, and timeframe preferences	Personalizing what the Service shows and sends you
Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, request timestamps)	Security, abuse prevention, and diagnosing technical issues

We do not collect payment information directly at this time. If paid subscriptions are introduced in the future, payment details will be handled by a dedicated third-party payment processor, and this policy will be updated accordingly.

2. How we use your data

To create and authenticate your account;
To deliver the alerts and features you've configured;
To maintain the security and integrity of the Service;
To diagnose and fix technical problems;
To communicate with you about your account (e.g., password reset emails).

We do not sell your personal data, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.

3. Who we share data with

We share the minimum data necessary with the following third parties, solely to operate the Service:

Telegram (via the Telegram Bot API) — only if you link your account, to deliver the alerts you've requested;
Our email delivery provider — to send account-related emails such as password resets;
Our hosting provider — to run the Service infrastructure.

We do not share your data with data brokers or advertisers.

4. Cookies and sessions

We use a single session cookie to keep you logged in. This cookie is necessary for the Service to function and is not used for cross-site tracking or advertising.

5. Data security

Passwords are hashed using industry-standard, salted hashing (never stored or transmitted in plain text). The Service is served exclusively over encrypted HTTPS connections. Access to production data is restricted.

6. Data retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required for legal or security purposes (e.g., abuse prevention records).

7. Your rights

You may, at any time, by contacting support@marketbuddyai.net:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
Request correction of inaccurate data;
Request deletion of your account and associated data;
Unlink your Telegram account and stop all alerts at any time from within the Service.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Children's privacy

The Service is not directed at, and is not intended for use by, anyone under 18 years old.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date above.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy, or requests relating to your data, can be directed to support@marketbuddyai.net.