1. Information We Collect

When you use Vortra, we collect information you provide directly:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password (stored securely with bcrypt hashing).
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns within the platform.
• Watchlist & Preferences: Stock favorites, notification settings, and onboarding status.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Vortra platform.
• To generate personalized trading research and strategies.
• To track signal performance and improve AI accuracy.
• To send transactional emails (account creation, password resets).
• To improve the platform through aggregated, anonymized usage analytics.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure, encrypted servers hosted by Vercel and Neon (PostgreSQL). We use industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and at rest. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Vercel: Hosting and deployment.
• Neon: Database hosting.
• Google OAuth: Authentication (optional sign-in method).
• Groq: AI inference for strategy generation.

5. Cookies

Vortra uses essential session cookies for authentication. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data from Settings.
• Export your data by contacting support.
• Opt out of non-essential communications.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymized analytics may be retained indefinitely.

8. 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. Continued use of Vortra after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support.vortra@gmail.com.