Privacy Policy for FinWinds

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

When you use FinWinds, we may collect:

• Name and email address (via authentication providers such as Google)
• Account identifiers (e.g., user ID)

b. Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and actions taken (e.g., votes, comments, searches)
• Timestamps and session data

c. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain session state
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Improve features and user experience
• Analyze usage and performance
• Communicate with you (e.g., updates, alerts)
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Use of Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, including:

• Google OAuth for authentication
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for usage tracking
• Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., AWS) for hosting and storage

These providers may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data:

• With service providers who help operate the platform
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect rights, safety, and integrity of the Service

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@finwinds.com

8. Children's Privacy

FinWinds is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: info@finwinds.com

Website: https://finwinds.com

11. Additional Notes for Google Authentication

By using Google Sign-In, you agree that:

• We may access your basic profile information (name, email)
• We do not access or store your Google password
• Your data is used only for authentication and account management