CORTEX ALPHA

Privacy Policy

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.

🔒 Privacy-First Approach
We believe in minimal data collection. We don't collect personal information, don't use cookies for tracking, and focus only on providing you with valuable financial insights.

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, including paid/licensed data providers

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, including our YouTube channel and X (Twitter) profile. 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.

💡 Our Commitment
We believe in transparency and minimal data collection. Our focus is on providing valuable financial education and insights while respecting your privacy.