Privacy Policy

At SmokyStocks, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is secure. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

When you use SmokyStocks, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes your phone number, name, and PIN code when you create an account.
• Stock Data: Information related to your watchlist, searched stocks, or any preferences you set regarding NSE and BSE stock exchanges.
• Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with the app, such as the stocks you view, the videos and tips you engage with, and your interactions with other users (e.g., following, liking, commenting).
• Expert Contributions: If you become an expert, we collect the content you create, including tips and videos.
• News Section: We track interactions within the news section, such as articles read or shared.
• Device Information: This includes your IP address, device type, and app version.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide App Features: Allow you to create an account, set up a PIN code, track stocks, and manage your watchlist.
• Personalize Experience: Tailor stock suggestions, news, and content based on your interests and activities.
• Facilitate Social Features: Allow you to interact with experts by liking, commenting on, and sharing videos and tips, and to follow specific experts.
• Enhance Security: Ensure your account and personal data remain secure by using your PIN code and monitoring for suspicious activity.
• Improve the App: Analyze usage trends to improve app performance, enhance user experience, and add new features.
• Communicate with You: Send notifications or updates about stocks, tips from experts, or news articles you may be interested in.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain the app. They may have access to certain information but are required to protect it.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the app, or defend against legal claims.

4. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access: You can access the personal information we collect about you.
• Correction: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Account Closure: You may delete your account at any time, and we will remove your personal information unless required by law to retain it.

To exercise these rights, contact us at ashok@bytecipher.net

5. Security

We take security seriously and use a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Children's Privacy

SmokyStocks is not intended for users under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

7. Third-Party Links

SmokyStocks may contain links to third-party websites, including news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

SmokyStocks Email: ashok@bytecipher.net Address: 601 Shekhar Central, Nr. Palasia Sq. Indore (M.P.) 452001 India