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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2026

Your Privacy Matters

This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it.

1. Overview

Portfolio Engine ("we", "us", "our") operates an educational investment platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Data TypeExamplesPurpose
Account InformationEmail, name, profile picture (via Google)Account creation and authentication
Investor ProfileRisk tolerance, investment horizon, market locationPersonalized recommendations
Portfolio DataInstrument tickers, quantities, purchase pricesPortfolio tracking and analysis
Payment InformationProcessed by LemonSqueezy (we don't store card details)Subscription management
Contact InformationEmail for waitlist, support inquiriesCommunication and support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
  • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication (see Section 8)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Bank account numbers or credentials
  • Brokerage account login information
  • Social Security numbers or tax IDs
  • Credit card details (handled by LemonSqueezy)
  • Sensitive personal data (race, religion, health, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Service Delivery

  • Provide personalized portfolio analysis
  • Display economic cycle-based recommendations
  • Calculate risk-adjusted allocations
  • Send alerts based on your preferences

Account Management

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Process subscription payments
  • Provide customer support
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

Communication

  • Send transactional emails
  • Notify you of service updates
  • Send marketing emails (with consent)
  • Respond to inquiries

Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve features and UX
  • Fix bugs and issues
  • Develop new features

Email Delivery Logs

We maintain operational logs of email communications sent to you, including delivery status, subject line, and technical metadata. These logs are used solely for debugging delivery issues and ensuring reliable communication. Logs are retained for 12 months and are accessible only to authorized technical personnel.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data with the following third-party services:

ServicePurposeData SharedPrivacy Policy
Google (OAuth)AuthenticationEmail, name, profile pictureLink
LemonSqueezyPayment processingEmail, payment detailsLink
FRED APIEconomic dataNo personal data sharedLink
ResendEmail deliveryEmail addressLink
MongoDB AtlasDatabase hosting — SOC 2 Type II certifiedAll account data (encrypted)Link
AnthropicAI-powered analysis and automated insights generation (portfolio summaries, rebalancing suggestions, cycle analysis, behavioral coaching)Anonymized portfolio structure (instrument types, sector allocations, performance metrics, economic phase context, user risk profile). We do NOT share specific quantities, cost basis values, purchase dates, full name, or any directly personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for analysis generation.Link

AI Data Processing

When generating AI-powered analysis and automated insights, portfolio data is processed by Anthropic's API under a data processing agreement. Anthropic processes this data solely to generate the requested analysis and does not use it to train AI models (per Anthropic's API usage policy). Data transmitted to Anthropic is anonymized to remove direct personal identifiers before transmission.

We Do NOT:

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Share your portfolio data with advertisers
  • Provide your information to data brokers
  • Use your data for targeted advertising (without explicit consent)

We May Disclose Data:

  • To comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your explicit consent

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

  • Active Account Data: For as long as your account is active
  • After Account Deletion: Up to 30 days (to allow recovery)
  • Payment Records: 7 years (legal/tax requirements)
  • Support Communications: 3 years
  • Anonymous Analytics: Indefinitely (no personal identifiers)

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7: Your Rights).

7. Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a machine-readable format

Right to Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your data

Right to Object

Object to processing for direct marketing

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

  • Email: support@portfolioengine.io
  • Response Time: We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA)
  • Verification: We may need to verify your identity before processing requests

8. Cookies and Tracking

Cookies We Use

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
Session CookiesKeep you logged in7 days
Preference CookiesRemember your settings1 year
Analytics CookiesUnderstand usage patterns (if enabled)2 years

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service (e.g., you may need to log in more frequently).

Analytics Provider

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how users interact with our Service. GA4 collects anonymized usage data including:

  • Pages and features visited
  • User journey patterns within the application
  • General engagement metrics (session duration, feature usage frequency)
  • Device type, browser, and operating system

GA4 does NOT collect your portfolio data, investment information, or financial details. IP addresses are anonymized by default in our GA4 configuration.

You can opt out of GA4 tracking by:

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
  • Access Controls: Role-based access, least privilege principle
  • Authentication: Secure OAuth 2.0 via Google
  • Infrastructure: Hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant platforms
  • Monitoring: Security logging and intrusion detection

While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Data processing agreements with all third-party processors
  • Compliance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@portfolioengine.io.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

EU/EEA Residents: For GDPR-related matters, EU and EEA residents may contact us directly at support@portfolioengine.io. We will respond to all GDPR requests within 30 days as required by law. Please note that Portfolio Engineis operated from the United States. If you are unsatisfied with our response to a data protection request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

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