Effective Date: August 1, 2025

At Cortex Alpha, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Don't Collect

Unlike many websites, Cortex Alpha does NOT collect:

• Personal identification information (names, addresses, phone numbers)
• Email addresses (unless you voluntarily contact us)
• Financial information or account details
• Tracking cookies or personal browsing history
• Location data

2. Information We Do Collect

We collect minimal, non-personal information to improve our services:

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (page views, session duration, general geographic region)
• Technical Data: Server logs may record IP addresses, browser type, and access times for security and performance purposes
• Market Data: We display publicly available stock and ETF data from various financial data providers

3. How We Use Information

The limited data we collect is used solely to:

• Improve website performance and user experience
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse
• Understand which content is most valuable to our users
• Provide accurate and up-to-date financial information

4. Data Sources

Our financial data comes from reputable sources including:

• Public market data providers
• Official company earnings reports
• Publicly available ETF information
• Financial data APIs and services

All market data is provided for informational purposes only and may have delays.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage (anonymized)
• No Tracking: We don't use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or property
• With service providers who help maintain our website (subject to confidentiality agreements)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at cortexalphamarkets@gmail.com.