Data Types Collected and Used
User Data
- Apple ID Information: Used for user authentication and account creation.
- Username/Display Name: Chosen by the user for display in tournaments and interactions.
- Tournament Performance: Records of user participation and results in trading tournaments.
- Learning Progress: Data on user interactions with educational content and Q&A sessions.
Usage Data
- App Interaction Metrics: Data on how users interact with the app's features.
- Content Engagement Statistics: Information on user engagement with educational materials.
- Feature Usage Patterns: Insights into which features are most frequently used.
Financial Data
- Simulated Trading Activities: Records of user activities in trading simulations.
- Tournament Performance Records: Data on user performance in tournaments.
- Research History: Logs of companies researched by the user.
- Company Watchlists: Lists of companies users are interested in.
Technical Data
- Device Information: Basic device data for app optimization.
- App Performance Data: Information used to improve app stability and performance.
- Crash Reports: Data collected to diagnose and fix app crashes.
Data Usage Purposes
1. App Functionality
- User authentication via Apple ID.
- Management of trading tournaments.
- Tracking of learning progress and content personalization.
- AI-powered research assistance.
2. App Performance & Analytics
- Service optimization and bug fixing.
- Feature improvement based on user feedback.
- Enhancement of user experience.
3. Content Delivery
- Distribution of educational materials.
- Updates on tournament standings and results.
- Delivery of research insights and AI recommendations.
Data Protection Measures
- All user data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Entry fees are processed securely through Apple in-app purchases, but no real money trading occurs in the tournaments.
- Personal information is used solely for core app functionality.
- Users can request data deletion.
- Data is not sold to third parties.
- AI features process queries locally where possible.
Third-Party Services
- Apple Sign-In: For user authentication and account management.
- Analytics Services: For monitoring app performance.
- Cloud Services: For secure data storage.
- AI Services: For providing research companion functionality.
User Privacy Controls
- Option to delete account and associated data.
- Control over profile visibility in tournaments.
- Management of notification preferences.
Data Retention Policy
- Account Data: We retain your account information and personal data for as long as your account remains active.
- Account Deletion: When you delete your account, all associated data including your user profile, tournament history, learning progress, watchlists, and research history will be permanently deleted from our systems.
- Backup Retention: Backup copies of data may be retained for up to 30 days after account deletion before being permanently removed.
- Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable, aggregated data may be retained for analytical purposes after account deletion.
- Legal Requirements: We may retain certain information if required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention.
