Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Stock Compass (the "Service") respects the privacy of our users and strives to protect personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the collection, use, and management of personal information within the Service.

1. Information We Collect

The Service collects the following information:

2. Purpose of Information Use

The collected information will be used for the following purposes:

1. Providing, operating, and improving the Service
2. User authentication and account management
3. Billing processing and payment management for paid plans
4. Analyzing service usage and statistical processing
5. System maintenance and security management
6. Responding to Terms of Service violations
7. Sending important notifications regarding the Service

3. Provision of Information to Third Parties

The Service utilizes the following third-party services, which handle information in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

Except for the above, we do not provide personal information to third parties without the user's consent. However, this does not apply in the following cases:

1. When required by law
2. When necessary for the protection of a person's life, body, or property
3. When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children
4. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local government, or an individual entrusted by them in executing affairs prescribed by laws

4. About Cookies and Google Analytics

The Service uses cookies to maintain authentication sessions and improve the service. Additionally, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is implemented to analyze usage status.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect page view status and usage patterns. The data collected is anonymized and does not identify individuals. For details, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

The Service uses an "opt-out method" and displays a Cookie consent banner upon your first visit. You can disable data collection by Google Analytics by selecting "Deny". It can also be disabled from your browser's cookie settings.

5. Data Storage and Security Management

User personal information is stored in an encrypted state on the Google Cloud Platform (Firebase). Appropriate security measures are taken to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, and leakage.

1. Communication encryption (TLS/SSL)
2. Access control via Firebase Security Rules
3. Authentication protection for API endpoints
4. Regular security audits

6. Data Retention Period

User account information and portfolio data are retained as long as the account is active. Users may delete their account (withdraw) at any time from the Settings page within the Service. Upon completion of the deletion process, all data including account information, portfolio data, archive data, and memos will be immediately and permanently deleted. Deleted data cannot be recovered.

However, information that is legally required to be retained (e.g., payment records) may be retained until the statutory period expires.

7. User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:

1. Request disclosure of personal information
2. Request correction, addition, or deletion of personal information
3. Request suspension of use or erasure of personal information
4. Request suspension of provision of personal information to third parties

If you wish to make any of the above requests, please contact us at the inquiry address below. We will respond within a reasonable period after verifying your identity.

8. Compliance with Personal Information Protection Law

The Service strives to appropriately handle personal information in accordance with Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information. We will update this policy as necessary with the enforcement of any amended laws.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

The contents of this policy may be changed without notifying the user, except for matters otherwise provided in laws and regulations or this policy. The revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on the Service.

10. Inquiries

For inquiries regarding this policy, please use the contact information below.