Privacy Policy — TradeBuddy

Last updated: April , 2026

1. Introduction

TradeBuddy (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is designed to help users learn calm, structured decision-making in trading. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the app.

By using TradeBuddy, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve the app experience.

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address

• Authentication data (via Firebase or similar services)

This allows you to:

• Sign in securely

• Access your saved ideas across devices

2.2 User Content

We store information you create inside the app, including:

• Saved ideas

• Reviews and learning activity

• Progress data

This data exists only to support your learning experience.

2.3 Purchase Information

If you purchase premium access:

• Payments are processed securely via Apple App Store or Google Play

• We do not store your credit card details

We may receive:

• Purchase status

• Subscription status

• Entitlement access (via RevenueCat or similar services)

2.4 Device & Usage Information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

• Device type

• App version

• Basic usage events (e.g. app opens)

This helps us:

• Improve performance

• Fix issues

• Understand usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

• Provide and maintain the app

• Save and sync your learning data

• Improve the user experience

• Enable premium features

• Provide support if you contact us

We do not use your data for aggressive tracking or manipulation.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data.

Your information may be stored securely using:

• Cloud services (e.g. Firebase)

• Authentication providers

• Payment processors (Apple / Google)

We aim to keep your data:

• Secure

• Minimal

• Purpose-driven

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We only share data with trusted third-party services necessary to operate the app:

• Authentication providers (e.g. Firebase)

• Payment processors (Apple App Store, Google Play)

• Subscription management (e.g. RevenueCat)

These services handle data according to their own privacy policies.

6. Your Control and Choices

You are always in control of your data.

You can:

• Log out at any time

• Stop using the app at any time

• Request deletion of your account and data

7. Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and associated data.

How to delete your account:

You can:

• Use the Account Settings inside the app
  OR

• Contact us directly

Contact for deletion requests:

📧 michuae@yahoo.com

When you request deletion:

• Your account will be removed

• Your saved data will be deleted

• This action is permanent

We aim to process deletion requests promptly.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide the service.

If you delete your account:

• Your personal data is removed

• Remaining data (if any) is anonymized or deleted

9. Children’s Privacy

TradeBuddy is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided data:
Please contact us at:
📧 michuae@yahoo.com

10. Third-Party Services

The app may rely on third-party services such as:

• Firebase (authentication and data storage)

• RevenueCat (subscription management)

• Apple App Store / Google Play (payments)

These services operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

11. International Users

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own.

By using the app, you agree to this processing where necessary to provide the service.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are significant, we will:

• Update the date above

• Reflect changes inside the app

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:

📧 michuae@yahoo.com