Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 12, 2026
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to our Stock Investment Education website ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Important: By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Contact Information: When you contact us through forms, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect username, email, and encrypted password.
- Comments: When you post comments, we collect your name, email, and comment content.
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to our educational newsletter.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your experience. See Section 5 for details.
- Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings.
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do NOT collect financial account information.
- We do NOT collect social security numbers or government IDs.
- We do NOT collect investment portfolio details.
- We do NOT track your actual trading activities.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Educational Content: Deliver articles, tutorials, and investment education resources.
- Improve User Experience: Analyze website usage to enhance content and functionality.
- Communication: Respond to inquiries, comments, and feedback.
- Email Newsletters: Send educational content updates (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Analytics: Understand user demographics and behavior patterns (aggregated data only).
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for specific purposes.
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing educational content.
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (login sessions, security).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics).
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.
- Advertising Cookies: May be used for Google Ads remarketing (with consent).
5.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Browser settings (most browsers allow you to refuse cookies)
- Our cookie consent banner
- Opt-out tools: Google Analytics Opt-out
Note: Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (anonymized IP)
- Google Ads: Advertising platform (subject to Google's privacy policy)
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For faster content delivery
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
7. How We Share Your Information
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in website operations (hosting, analytics).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of users.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security audits
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Password encryption
Important: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights and Choices
9.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails.
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
9.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access personal information
- Right to equal service and price
We do NOT sell personal information.
9.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@basin32.com
- Contact form on our website
We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
For EEA users, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Criteria for retention periods include:
- Account data: Retained while your account is active
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
- Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely
- Contact inquiries: Retained for 2 years
13. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with cookie management options.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be notified via:
- Prominent notice on our website
- Email notification (if you have an account)
Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@basin32.com
- Website: https://basin32.com/06_Contact.html
- Address: [Your Business Address]
16. Compliance Statements
GDPR Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area.
CCPA Compliance
We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.
Financial Services Disclaimer
This website provides educational content only. We do NOT:
- Collect financial account information
- Process financial transactions
- Provide personalized investment advice
- Act as a broker or financial advisor
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 12, 2026. Please review it regularly for updates.