Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GoldInPocket. 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 use our gold portfolio tracking service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and email address (via Google Authentication)
• Google account profile information
• Gold purchase records you create (date, amount, price)
• Portfolio preferences and settings

2.2 Usage Information

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Device information
• Usage patterns and interactions with our service
• API usage statistics (for future API customers)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain user sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage patterns. We may also use third-party analytics services to understand how our service is used.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our gold portfolio tracking service
• To authenticate users and secure accounts
• To display your portfolio data and calculate performance metrics
• To send service-related notifications
• To improve and optimize our service
• To comply with legal obligations
• To provide customer support
• For future advertising purposes (with your consent)
• To monitor API usage for commercial customers

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Advertising Partners: Anonymized data may be shared with future advertising partners (with your consent)
• API Access: Aggregated and anonymized market data may be provided through our commercial API service
• Your Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure authentication via Google OAuth 2.0
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

6. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Authentication: For secure sign-in (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
• Gold Price APIs: To fetch current market prices
• Future Advertising Networks: May be integrated with user consent
• Analytics Services: To understand usage patterns and improve our service

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your portfolio data
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications and future advertising
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings in your browser

8. API and Commercial Use

If you access our service through our commercial API, additional terms apply:

• API usage is monitored and logged for billing and security purposes
• Aggregated market data may be derived from user inputs (anonymized)
• API customers must comply with this Privacy Policy when handling data
• Rate limiting and usage quotas are enforced

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Portfolio data is retained as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal and analytical purposes in an anonymized form.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our platform or sending you an email. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access, update, or delete your information
• The right of rectification
• The right to object
• The right of restriction
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent
• The right to complain to a Data Protection Authority