Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

1. Introduction

StockData.Tools ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at stockdata.tools (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit StockData.Tools, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Device and Browser Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns, and navigation paths through the site.
  • IP Address: Your IP address is collected for analytics purposes and may be used to determine your approximate geographic location (country or region level).
  • Cookies and Local Storage: Small data files stored on your device to remember preferences and improve your experience. See Section 4 for details.

2.2 Information You Provide

StockData.Tools does not require user registration or accounts. We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily contact us via email. If you email us at contact@stockdata.tools, we will collect your email address and the content of your message solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

3. Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects data such as page views, session duration, bounce rate, geographic location (country/region), device category, and user acquisition channels. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions.

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies and Advertising

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use minimal essential cookies to ensure the website functions correctly. These cookies do not track you across other websites and are strictly necessary for the operation of the Service.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to StockData.Tools and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

4.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies.

5. Third-Party Data Sources

StockData.Tools aggregates financial data from the following third-party sources to provide our services. These providers supply market data and do not receive any personal information about our users from us:

  • Alpha Vantage — Provides earnings calendar data, company fundamentals, EPS estimates, dividend history, and stock quotes. Data is used under Alpha Vantage's API terms of service.
  • Polygon.io — Provides stock reference data, ticker details, and delayed market quotes. Data is accessed through their public API.
  • FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) — Provides macroeconomic indicators including GDP, CPI, unemployment rate, Federal Funds Rate, and Treasury yields. FRED data is publicly available from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  • SEC EDGAR — Provides insider trading data (Form 4 filings), institutional holdings (13F filings), and other corporate filings. All SEC EDGAR data is publicly available from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Service
  • To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience
  • To monitor the performance and reliability of the Service
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To respond to your inquiries when you contact us
  • To detect and prevent technical issues, abuse, or security threats

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:

  • Google Analytics: For website usage analysis (anonymized)
  • Google AdSense: For serving advertisements
  • Hosting providers (Vercel, Cloudflare): For content delivery and performance optimization

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

8. Data Retention

Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained according to Google's data retention policies (currently 14 months by default). We do not store any personal user data on our servers. Financial market data is cached temporarily (15 minutes to 7 days depending on the data type) and refreshed regularly from source APIs.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. Our website is served over HTTPS (TLS encryption) to ensure data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted. We use Cloudflare for DDoS protection and content delivery. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Access: You can request information about what data we hold about you.
  • Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Opt Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking and personalized advertising as described in Sections 3 and 4.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
  • Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we will not use Google Analytics to track your activity.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@stockdata.tools. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

StockData.Tools is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. International Users

StockData.Tools is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from the European Union, United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We endeavor to apply suitable safeguards to protect your privacy as described in this policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or your rights, please contact us:

Email: contact@stockdata.tools

This privacy policy is effective as of March 24, 2026.