Last updated [April 15th, 2023]

Our Privacy Policy is an integral component of our website’s Terms and Conditions, and it must be read in conjunction with them. We reserve the right to revise or amend this Privacy Policy at any time.

At Stocks Surfers Limited, we place a high value on the privacy of our users and visitors to our website, www.stockssurfers.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and honoring your privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Should you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy or practices concerning your personal information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@stockssurfers.com.

When you access and utilize our website, www.stockssurfers.com (“Site”), you entrust us with your personal information, and we prioritize your privacy. In this privacy notice, we present our privacy policy in a concise and thorough manner. We aim to provide you with a clear understanding of the information we gather, how we use it, and your rights concerning it. We encourage you to read this policy carefully, as it holds importance. If you do not agree with any of the terms in this privacy policy, kindly refrain from using our site and services.

ABOUT US

StocksSurfers.com is a leading provider of educational and practical resources for stocks trading. Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate the dynamic world of stocks trading successfully.

At StocksSurfers.com, we offer a comprehensive range of educational resources to suit various learning styles and levels of expertise. Our offerings include bootcamps for stocks trading, online courses, eBooks, articles, and educational videos that cover a wide range of topics related to stocks trading. Our team of experienced traders and educators is dedicated to providing high-quality, up-to-date content that is relevant and practical for traders of all levels.

We are located in Hong Kong.

Kindly review this privacy policy carefully as it will assist you in making informed decisions regarding the sharing of your personal information with us.

1. WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express interest in learning more about us or our services, engage in activities on our Site, or contact us. The type of personal information we gather depends on how you interact with us and the Site, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. This may include your name, gender, age, nationality, email, address, phone number, WhatsApp number, level of English, educational level, academic specialization, job, and similar contact information.

In addition to the information you provide, we may automatically collect certain data when you visit, use, or navigate the Site. This data, such as your IP address, browser, device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, and other technical information, is collected for security, operational, analytics, and reporting purposes and does not reveal your specific identity. If you use a mobile device to access our Site, we may also collect device information such as your mobile device ID, model, manufacturer, operating system, version information, and IP address.

Moreover, like many other businesses, we may use cookies and similar technologies to gather information. You can learn more about this in our Cookie Policy.

Additionally, we may obtain information about you from other sources, such as public databases, joint marketing partners, social media platforms like Facebook, and other third parties.

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR DATA?

We collect your personal information for various purposes based on our legitimate business interests (‘Business Purposes’), to enter into or fulfill a contract with you (‘Contractual’), with your consent (‘Consent’), and/or to comply with our legal obligations (‘Legal Reasons’). We outline the specific processing grounds we rely on for each purpose listed below. We use the information we collect or receive for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you regarding your account, our business purposes, and/or for legal reasons. This may include sending you information about our services, updates on new features, and/or changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.
• To deliver targeted advertising to you based on our business purposes and/or with your consent. We may use your information to create and display content and advertising that is tailored to your interests and/or location, and work with third parties for this purpose. [For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.]
• To request feedback from you for our business purposes and/or with your consent. We may use your information to solicit feedback and contact you about your experience with our Site.
• To protect the security of our Site for business purposes and/or legal reasons. We may use your information as part of our efforts to maintain the safety and security of our Site, such as fraud monitoring and prevention.
• To facilitate user-to-user communications with your consent. We may use your information to enable communications between users with the consent of each user.
• To enforce our terms, conditions, and policies for our business purposes and as legally required.
• To respond to legal requests and prevent harm as legally required. If we receive a subpoena or other legal request, we may need to review the data we hold in order to determine an appropriate response.
• For other business purposes. We may use your information for other legitimate business purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, evaluating the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and improving our Site, products, services, marketing, and overall user experience.

Please note that we will only process your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless we reasonably believe that we need to process it for another reason compatible with the original purpose. If we need to process your personal information for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis that allows us to do so.

3. HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR INFORMATION SHARING?

We understand the importance of your privacy and would only share or disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• Compliance with Laws: We may need to disclose your information as required by law, court orders, or governmental requests, including national security or law enforcement purposes.
• Vital Interests and Legal Rights: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action against potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, or illegal activities.
• Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors, contractors, or agents who work on our behalf and require access to your information.
• Business Transfers: We may transfer or share your information in connection with the sale, financing, merger, or acquisition of our business.
• Third-Party Advertisers: We may use third-party advertising companies to show you ads based on your interests.
• Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, such as subsidiaries or joint venture partners, who will follow this privacy policy.
• Business Partners: We may share your data with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
• Other Users: When you share personal information, such as by posting comments on the Site, it may be viewed by all users and publicly distributed outside the Site.

4. USE OF COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies, such as web beacons and pixels, to collect and store information. More information on how we use these technologies and how to opt-out of certain cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.

5. OUR POSITION ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

This website may feature advertisements from third-party companies that are not affiliated with us and may contain links to other websites, online services, or mobile applications. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of any information you provide to these third-party companies. Please be aware that any data collected by third parties is not governed by this privacy policy. We are not liable for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party companies, including websites, services, or applications that may be linked to or from the Site. We advise that you review the policies of these third parties and contact them directly with any questions or concerns.

6. HOW LONG WE STORE YOUR INFORMATION?

Our policy is to retain your personal information only as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. However, we may be required by law to keep certain information for a longer period, such as for tax or legal purposes. Once your personal information is no longer required for its intended purposes, we will either delete it or anonymize it. In cases where deletion or anonymization is not possible, such as in backup archives, we will securely store the information and isolate it from further processing until it can be deleted.

7. HOW DO WE ENSURE THE SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION?

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information. Nonetheless, please be aware that the internet is not completely secure, and there are inherent risks involved in transmitting personal data to and from our Site. As a result, we recommend that you exercise caution and access our services only in a secure environment.

8. DATA COLLECTION FROM MINORS?

At StocksSurfers, we have a policy against collecting data from children under 16 intentionally. By using our Site, you certify that you are at least 16 years old or that you are the legal guardian or parent of a minor who uses the Site with your permission. In the event we unintentionally collect personal information from users under 16, we will deactivate their account and take immediate steps to remove the data from our records. If you know of any data we have collected from children under the age of 16, please contact us at info@stockssurfers.com.

9. OUR STANCE ON PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Privacy Rights

You have the right to access and modify your personal information on our Site at any time by contacting us through the contact information provided below. If you wish to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and personal information from our active databases upon your request. However, please note that we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with investigations, enforce our Terms of Use, and/or comply with legal requirements.

As for cookies and similar technologies, most web browsers accept cookies by default. However, you can configure your browser settings to reject cookies or remove them. Please keep in mind that disabling cookies may affect certain features or services on our Site.

10. MODIFICATION OF THE POLICY?

We reserve the right to update and modify this privacy policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by a revised date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible. In the event of material changes to this privacy policy, we may notify you by prominently posting a notice of such changes on our Site or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to stay informed about how we are safeguarding your information.

11. CONTACT US FOR THIS POLICY?

If you have questions or comments about this policy, email us at info@stockssurfers.com.