Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Stock Portfolio Competition ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our stock portfolio tracking and analysis platform.

This is a portfolio monitoring system designed for tracking and analyzing stock portfolio performance. By accessing our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Portfolio Tracking Data

  • Portfolio Information: Names, descriptions, and performance data of tracked portfolios.
  • Stock Holdings: Information about stock positions, quantities, purchase prices, and dates.
  • Performance Metrics: Calculated gains, losses, and performance percentages for analysis purposes.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how the platform is accessed, including pages visited and features used.
  • Device Information: Basic information about devices accessing the platform, browser type, and IP address.
  • Session Data: Technical data to maintain platform functionality and security.

2.3 Third-Party Market Data

  • Stock Market Data: Real-time and historical stock prices from financial data providers (Alpha Vantage API).
  • Company Information: Public company data including sector, industry, and financial metrics.
  • Market Indicators: General market performance data for comparative analysis.

3. How We Use Information

The collected information is used for the following purposes:

  • Portfolio Tracking: To monitor and display stock portfolio performance and analytics.
  • Data Analysis: To calculate performance metrics, generate charts, and provide investment insights.
  • Platform Operation: To maintain system functionality, security, and performance optimization.
  • Historical Records: To maintain historical performance data for trend analysis.
  • Reporting: To generate performance reports and comparative analyses.
  • System Administration: To manage the platform and ensure proper operation.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Display

Portfolio performance data is displayed publicly on leaderboards and analytics dashboards for educational and demonstration purposes. No personal identification information is disclosed.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who assist in platform operation, including financial data providers (Alpha Vantage), cloud hosting services, and analytics tools.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect system security and integrity.

4.4 No Personal Data Sales

Since this is a portfolio tracking system without user accounts, we do not collect or sell personal information for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect platform data against:

  • Unauthorized access to the administrative interface
  • Data corruption or loss
  • System intrusions and security threats
  • Improper data handling

The platform uses Django's built-in security features, secure database connections, and proper access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, and we continuously work to improve our security measures.

6. Data Retention

We retain platform data as follows:

  • Portfolio Data: Maintained for ongoing tracking and historical analysis
  • Stock Price History: Retained for trend analysis and performance calculations
  • Performance Records: Kept for comparative analysis and reporting purposes
  • System Logs: Maintained for security and operational purposes, typically for limited periods

Data is retained as long as it serves a legitimate purpose for portfolio tracking and analysis.

7. Platform Access and Use

This platform operates under the following principles:

7.1 Administrative Access

The platform is managed through an administrative interface for creating and managing portfolio data.

7.2 Public Viewing

Portfolio performance data is publicly viewable for educational and analytical purposes.

7.3 No User Registration

The system does not require user registration or account creation for viewing portfolio data.

7.4 Cookies and Sessions

Basic cookies may be used for platform functionality. These do not track personal information but help maintain session state and preferences.

8. Educational Purpose

This platform is designed for educational and analytical purposes. It tracks and displays stock portfolio performance to demonstrate investment strategies and market analysis techniques. No personal investment advice is provided, and the platform should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with third-party services to provide comprehensive functionality. These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies:

External APIs
Alpha Vantage API

Purpose: Stock market data and pricing information

Data: Stock symbols, pricing data (no personal information shared)

Frontend Libraries (CDN)
Bootstrap CSS

Version: 5.2.3
Purpose: UI framework and styling

Chart.js

Version: 3.9.1
Purpose: Data visualization charts

Bootstrap Icons

Version: 1.10.0
Purpose: Icon library

Backend Technologies
Django REST Framework

Purpose: API functionality and authentication

drf-yasg

Purpose: API documentation generation

Note: CDN services may collect basic request data (IP addresses, user agents) for their own analytics and service delivery purposes. We do not control these third-party data collection practices.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

For significant changes that affect data handling practices, we may provide additional notice through the platform interface.