Privacy Policy- Ticker Shorts

Ticker Shorts is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its users and maintaining robust data protection standards. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide to us, enabling you to make informed decisions while using our Platform and Services.

For the purposes of this Policy:

  • “Platform” refers collectively to the Ticker Shorts App and Website, including all features, content, and services provided therein.
  • “Service” refers to the stock market news and related services offered by Ticker Shorts, accessible via the App or Website.
  • “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to us as Ticker Shorts, the entity operating Ticker Shorts.
  • “You” refers to the user accessing or utilizing our Platform or Services.

By accessing or using our Platform or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy, along with our Terms of Use. You further consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described herein.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect both Personal Information and Non-Personal Information to enhance and provide our services effectively.

1. Non-Personal Information

Non-Personal Information refers to data that does not personally identify you. This includes:

  • Anonymous usage data,
  • General demographic information,
  • Referring/exit pages and URLs,
  • Platform types,
  • User preferences (both submitted and generated based on usage patterns),
  • Number of clicks, and
  • Other analytical data that does not personally identify you.

2. Personal Information

Personal Information refers to data that can identify you and may include:

  • Email address (submitted during registration),
  • Location data,
  • Mobile number,
  • Any additional details required for account setup and service access.

A. Information Collected via Technology

To activate the Service or use the platform you do not need to submit any Personal Information other than your email address. To use the Service thereafter, you do need to submit further Personal Information, which may include: location, mobile number, etc. However, in an effort to improve the quality of the Service, we track information provided to us by your browser or by our software application when you view or use the Platform or Service, such as the website you came from (known as the “referring URL”), the type of browser you use, the device from which you connected to the Service, the time and date of access, and other information that does not personally identify you.

Use of Cookies

We track this information using cookies, or small text files which include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to a user’s browser from our servers and are stored on the user’s computer hard drive. Sending a cookie to a user’s browser enables us to collect Non-Personal information about that user and keep a record of the user’s preferences when utilizing our services, both on an individual and aggregate basis. The Company may use both persistent and session cookies; persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your session and until you delete them, while session cookies expire when you close your browser.

a) Essential Cookies:

These cookies are essential for the basic functionalities offered by the Service. These class of cookies helps in keeping a user logged in to the Service and remember relevant information when they return to the Service.

b) Insight Cookies:

These are used for tracking the user activities within the Service, which in turn helps us in improving your user experience. We partner with third parties to capture how you use and interact with our Platform through behavioral analytics to improve our products/services.

c) Marketing Cookies:

We also use some marketing cookies provided by third parties to collect and analyse various information about the visitors to the Ticker Shorts Platform and users of the service. No personal or intrusive information is collected in this process though.

You have the choice of accepting or declining the use of cookies through your web browser. For more information on controlling cookie settings in your browser, please refer to the following methods:

i. More information on “Incognito” mode and cookie setting in Google Chrome

ii. More information on “InPrivate” and cookie setting in IE

iii. More information on “Private Browsing” and cookie setting in FireFox

iv. More information on “Private Browsing” and cookies setting in Safari

Please note that if you wish to turn off the cookies in your web browser, you might not be able to take advantage of many features of our Service.

(B) Information you provide us by registering for an account

(i) New User Registration: In addition to the information provided automatically by your browser when you visit the Site, to become a subscriber to the Service you will need to create a personal profile. You can create a profile by registering with the Service and entering your email address, and creating a user name and a password. By registering, you are authorizing us to collect, store and use your email address in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

(ii) Social Login & Third-Party Services: Registration can be done by supplying a unique email address and password, or by linking your Google accounts.

If you choose to link your social-media account or account relating to other third-party services to the our Services, you may be asking third parties to send us certain information from those social media accounts or services accounts, and you are authorizing us to collect, store, and use what they send us in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You can disassociate your registration from third-party accounts any time.

In addition, we may provide Third Party Services’ interfaces or links on the Service to facilitate your sending a communication from the Service. For example, we may use third parties to facilitate e-mails, tweets, “likes,” content submissions or postings of comments on Facebook or other social media platforms. We may also enable access to or display of third party content via the Service, that is actually being served or published by the third party, and such third party may be collecting data from you in connection with that content. These third parties may collect and retain any information used or provided in any such communications or other activities and these third parties’ practices are not subject to our Privacy Policy.

When you use Third Party Services, you are using their services and not our Service and they, not we, are responsible for their practices. You should review the applicable third party privacy policies before using such Third Party Services in connection with our Service.

(iii) Contact With Our Call Centers: We collect personal information from you in non-digital contexts, including, for example, when you reach us over the phone or contact customer service over phone or/including communication channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, etc.

(C) Information from Other Sources

We may use publicly available databases, including privately-held marketing and data analytics resources. For example, we may receive demographic information (age, gender, household income, job industry and job title) from these sources.

(D) Children’s Privacy

The Platform and the Service are not directed to anyone under the age of 13. The Platform does not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 13, or allow anyone under the age of 13 to sign up for the Service. In the event that we learn that we have gathered personal information from anyone under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at contact@tickershorts.com.

  1. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or applications. The inclusion or exclusion of such links does not constitute an endorsement by Ticker Shorts of the third-party website, its provider, or the information and content available on such websites.

You acknowledge and understand that the privacy practices and policies of these third-party websites are beyond our control. Ticker Shorts does not make any representations or warranties regarding:

  • The privacy practices or policies of third parties,
  • The terms of use of such websites, or
  • The accuracy, integrity, or quality of any information, data, software, media, or other materials available on these websites.

Once you leave our Platform, any data you provide or interactions you have with third-party services shall be governed by their respective privacy policies. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website before engaging with their services.

Ticker Shorts shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or data misuse arising from your interaction with third-party websites or applications. The responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws and safeguarding your information rests solely with the respective third party.

  1. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION

Use of Personal Information

Except as expressly stated in this Privacy Policy, Ticker Shorts does not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. However, we may share Personal Information with third-party service providers engaged by Ticker Shorts to perform services on our behalf, such as email, SMS, or voice communication providers, who are granted access to user contact information solely for the purpose of delivering communications on our behalf. Such vendors process Personal Information strictly under our instructions and in compliance with this Privacy Policy. Additionally, any communication, including but not limited to calls, messages, or emails between you and Ticker Shorts, may be recorded for internal quality control and training purposes.

Personal Information collected from users is primarily utilized to facilitate communication with users, including responding to inquiries, soliciting feedback, providing technical support, and informing users about promotional offers.

We may also share Personal Information with third parties if we have a good-faith belief that such access, use, preservation, or disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable legal processes, court orders, or enforceable governmental requests;
  • Enforce our Terms of Service, including the investigation of potential violations;
  • Address security, fraud prevention, or technical issues; or
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Ticker Shorts, its users, or the public, as required or permitted by law.

Use of Non-Personal Information

Non-Personal Information is utilized to enhance the Ticker Shorts platform, improve service offerings, and personalize the user experience. We may aggregate Non-Personal Information to analyze usage patterns, track trends, and optimize platform functionality. This Privacy Policy does not impose restrictions on our ability to use or disclose Non-Personal Information, and Ticker Shorts reserves the right to share such data with partners, advertisers, and other third parties at its discretion.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of the transaction. You acknowledge and consent to such a transfer, and any acquiring entity may continue processing your Personal Information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If our data handling practices undergo significant changes, updates will be posted on the Ticker Shorts platform, allowing users to opt out of any revised practices where applicable. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of how their information is used.

Use of Analytics

Ticker Shorts may share collected data with third-party analytics providers to generate insights, detect fraudulent activities (including spam), and improve service delivery. All such data-sharing activities comply with applicable industry standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.

Usage of Personal Information

The information collected from users is primarily used to ensure that services provided through the Ticker Shorts platform are delivered effectively, to fulfill our obligations to users, and to facilitate communication through various channels, including calls, text messages, and emails, for transactional, service-related, or promotional purposes.

While we strive to utilize information in an aggregated form to avoid identifying individual users, Ticker Shorts may use Personal Information for the following permitted purposes:

  • Developing marketing profiles;
  • Conducting strategic research, data collection, and business analytics;
  • Managing relationships with advertisers and partners;
  • Ensuring the effective operation of the platform using technological solutions;
  • Auditing platform usage; and
  • Enhancing overall user experience.
  1. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. We do not disclose your Personal Information to any third parties except for Ticker Shorts’ affiliates, third-party service providers, or other trusted business partners, including those located outside India, who process such information under a lawful contract and in compliance with this Privacy Policy, along with appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

2.We do not rent or sell any user information to third parties.

3. In the event of a merger, reorganization, acquisition, joint venture, assignment, spin-off, transfer, asset sale, or any other disposition of all or a portion of our business, including in connection with bankruptcy or similar proceedings, we may transfer your Personal Information to the relevant third party. Such a transfer may result in your Personal Information being stored or processed outside India.

4. Except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, we will maintain the confidentiality of your Personal Information and will not disclose it to third parties unless we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:
(i) Comply with a court order, legal obligation, or other enforceable governmental request;
(ii) Protect the rights, property, or safety of Ticker Shorts, its users, or any other party;
(iii) Enforce the Privacy Policy, including our Terms of Service; or
(iv) Respond to claims that any user-generated content violates the rights of third parties.

5. By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to the sharing of your Personal Information with third parties, including those located outside India, for the purposes outlined herein and as permitted under Clause 4 of this Privacy Policy.

  1. SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF INFORMATION

We are committed to protecting your Personal Information and implement appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction of the data we collect and store. These security measures include encryption, firewalls, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, and other commercially reasonable physical, managerial, operational, and technical safeguards as required under applicable laws. The level of security measures we apply depends on the type and sensitivity of the information being processed.

Your account is secured by a password, and we urge you to take precautions to protect your Personal Information by keeping your password confidential and logging out of your account after each session. We strongly advise against sharing your password with any third party. If you suspect that your password or account has been compromised, you should change your password immediately and contact us at contact@tickershorts.com.

Despite our best efforts to maintain a secure operating environment, no method of transmission over the internet or other networks is entirely secure. While we strive to safeguard your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of any unauthorized disclosure of your Personal Information in a manner inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, we will take reasonable steps to notify you of the nature and extent of such disclosure, to the extent permitted by law, as soon as reasonably possible.

By using our services, you acknowledge and accept the inherent security risks associated with online data transmission and agree to assume these risks.

  1. DATA RETENTION POLICY

We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed by us to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

  1. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING PERSONAL INFORMATION

You have the right to review, update, and correct any inaccuracies in your Personal Information held by us. If you wish to make any corrections, you may contact us at contact@tickershorts.com.

You may also request that we cease using your Personal Information or delete your existing data by writing to us at the same email address. However, please note that if you refuse to provide certain information or withdraw your consent for processing previously shared information, we reserve the right to restrict or deny access to our services where such information is deemed necessary for their provision.

Additionally, you have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. Please be aware that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may continue to send you account-related or administrative emails, including updates to our Privacy Policy and other essential service-related notifications.

  1. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

As part of the Service, we may provide links to or compatibility with other websites or applications. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by those websites or the information or content they contain. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by us through the Platform and the Service. Therefore, this Privacy Policy does not apply to your use of a third party website accessed by selecting a link on our Site or via our Service. To the extent that you access or use the Service through or on another website or application, then the privacy policy of that other website or application will apply to your access or use of that site or application. We encourage our users to read the privacy statements of other websites before proceeding to use them.

  1. RESTRICTION OF LIABILITY

1. Ticker Shorts makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the content available through the Platform and expressly disclaims liability for any errors or omissions therein.

2. The content provided on the Platform is made available on an “as is” basis without any express or implied warranties of any kind, including but not limited to warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or freedom from computer viruses. Ticker Shorts shall not be held liable for any damage or loss arising from reliance on the content provided through the Platform or any linked external resources.

3. Any references made within the App to specific commercial products, services, trade names, firms, or corporations are solely for informational and convenience purposes. Such references do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or sponsorship by Ticker Shorts.

For any concerns or queries, you may contact at contact@tickershorts.com, and we will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns.

  1. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

The Ticker Shorts reserves the right to change this policy and our Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of significant changes to our Privacy Policy by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account or by placing a prominent notice on our Platform. Significant changes will go into effect immediately or within 2-3 business days following such notification. Non-material changes or clarifications will take effect immediately. You should periodically check the Site and this privacy page for updates.