Privacy Policy

At Positive Stocks, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our subscribers, listeners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage with the Positive Stocks Newsletter, Positive Stocks Podcast, or our website at https://www.positivestocks.com. By using our services, you agree to the practices described below.

Who We Are

Our website is https://www.positivestocks.com. Positive Stocks delivers valuable insights on stocks, investments, and financial education through our newsletter, podcast, and website, empowering you to make informed investment decisions.

Information We Collect

We collect information to enhance our services, personalize your experience, and meet legal obligations.

Personal Information

When you subscribe to our newsletter, sign up for podcast updates, leave comments, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional, via subscription form)
• Other details you voluntarily provide

For comments, we collect form data, your IP address, and browser user agent string to aid spam detection. An anonymized email hash may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile picture (see their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/).

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (e.g., operating system)
• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, referral sources)

Media

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract such data from images on the site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to enhance functionality:

• Comment Cookies: Store name, email, and website for convenience (last one year).
• Login Cookies: Temporary cookie for browser compatibility; login cookies last two days, screen options one year. “Remember Me” extends login to two weeks.
• Article Cookies: Editing articles saves a post ID cookie (expires in one day).

Manage cookies via browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

Embedded Content

Embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other sites may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions if you’re logged into those services.

How We Use Your Information

• Deliver Services: Send newsletters, podcast updates, and promotions.
• Improve Experience: Analyze usage to enhance our services.
• Prevent Abuse: Detect spam or fraud.
• Comply with Law: Meet legal obligations.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with:

• Third-Party Providers: Partners like MailerLite for email delivery, bound by confidentiality.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards (e.g., encryption), but no online system is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our services may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Your Choices and Rights

• Unsubscribe: Opt out via email links or by contacting us.
• Access/Edit/Delete: Request to view, update, or delete your data.
• Data Export: Request a file of your personal data.
• Cookies: Manage via browser settings.

Registered users can edit their profile (except usernames). Administrators can view/edit this data.

Data Retention

Comments are kept indefinitely for follow-up approval. Subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Anonymized analytics data may be kept indefinitely.

Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States or other countries. Comments may be checked by spam detection services.

Policy Updates

Updates are effective upon posting at https://www.positivestocks.com/privacy-policy. Review periodically.

Contact Us

For questions or data requests, email info@positivestocks.com or use the form below.