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Introduction
Welcome to ManiBot. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our platform.
Our Commitment to You
ManiBot is a paper trading and stock analysis platform for educational purposes only.
We do not collect real financial account information or execute actual trades.
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities.
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Information We Collect
1. Account Information
When you sign up for ManiBot using Google OAuth, we collect:
- Email address - For account creation and authentication
- Display name - To personalize your experience
- Profile picture - Optional, from your Google account
- Google ID - To link your account securely
2. Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you use ManiBot:
- Trading activity - Paper trades, watchlists, favorites, strategy selections
- AI interactions - Stock analysis requests, AI assistant conversations, AI provider preferences
- Preferences & settings - Risk tolerance, trading style, timeframe, theme, notifications
- Login history - Timestamps, IP addresses, device information for security
- Feature usage - Pages visited, buttons clicked, time spent in each section
3. Technical Information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address - For geolocation and security
- Device information - Screen size, mobile vs desktop
- Cookies and session data - To keep you logged in
4. Community & Social Data
- Forum posts and comments - If you use the Community Hub
- Donation activity - If you contribute to campaigns (anonymous option available)
- Learning progress - Lessons completed, tutorials viewed
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How We Use Your Information
We use your data to provide and improve ManiBot services:
- Account Management - Create and maintain your account, authenticate logins
- Personalization - Tailor AI analysis to your risk tolerance, trading style, and preferences
- Platform Functionality - Save watchlists, track paper trades, store preferences
- AI Services - Process stock analysis requests using your chosen AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.)
- Security & Fraud Prevention - Monitor for suspicious activity, prevent spam and abuse
- Analytics & Improvement - Understand feature usage to enhance the platform
- Communication - Send important updates, notifications (if enabled in settings)
- Support - Respond to your questions and troubleshoot issues
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How We Share Your Information
Third-Party Services
We share data with trusted third-party providers to operate ManiBot:
- Google OAuth - For authentication (email, name, profile picture)
- AI Providers - OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Perplexity, xAI, DeepSeek for stock analysis
- Market Data APIs - Finviz, ORTEX, Finnhub for real-time stock data
- Payment Processing - Stripe for donation transactions (if applicable)
- Database Hosting - PostgreSQL database provider (Neon) for secure data storage
Public Information
The following information may be visible to other users:
- Community posts and comments - Your display name and content you share
- Donation leaderboard - Your name and donation amount (opt-out available in privacy settings)
We Never Sell Your Data
ManiBot does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We only share data with service providers necessary to operate the platform.
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Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Session Management - Keep you logged in between visits
- Preferences - Remember your theme, AI provider, and settings
- Security - CSRF protection tokens to prevent unauthorized actions
- Analytics - Understand feature usage and improve the platform
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
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Data Security
We take security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:
- Encryption - All data transmitted over HTTPS/TLS
- Secure Authentication - Google OAuth 2.0 with optional Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Database Security - PostgreSQL with role-based access controls and encrypted backups
- API Key Protection - Custom API keys stored securely using Replit Secrets
- CSRF Protection - Token-based validation on all mutation endpoints
- SQL Injection Prevention - Parameterized queries and ORM-based database access
- Regular Backups - Automated encrypted backups with restore capability
While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and enable 2FA for maximum protection.
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Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access - Request a copy of all data we have about you
- Right to Correction - Update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Deletion - Request account and data deletion (contact support)
- Right to Portability - Export your data in machine-readable format
- Right to Object - Opt-out of certain data processing (e.g., marketing emails)
- Right to Withdraw Consent - Change your privacy preferences anytime
To exercise these rights, visit your Settings & Preferences page or contact our support team.
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Data Retention
We retain your data for the following periods:
- Account data - Until you delete your account
- Trading history - Retained indefinitely for performance tracking
- AI conversations - Stored for 90 days, then archived
- Login history - Kept for 365 days for security auditing
- Exception logs - Auto-archived after 90 days
Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days, including all associated data.
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Children's Privacy
ManiBot is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via:
- Email notification (if email preferences enabled)
- In-app banner on login
- Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this page
Your continued use of ManiBot after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: