Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025

At AlgoQuant, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our algorithmic trading platform. Please read this policy carefully.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Account Details: Email address, username, hashed password
  • Profile Information: Display name, profile picture (optional)
  • Verification Data: Email verification tokens

2. Trading Data

To provide our services, we collect:

  • Backtest Results: Strategy configurations, performance metrics, trade history
  • Live Trading Sessions: Active strategies, portfolio balances, executed trades
  • API Keys: Encrypted exchange API keys (Binance, Coinbase) for live trading

3. Technical Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, session duration
  • Cookies: Session tokens, authentication cookies, analytics cookies

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

Process backtests, execute live trades, maintain your account, and provide customer support.

Security & Fraud Prevention

Monitor for suspicious activity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect against fraud.

Platform Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve features, optimize performance, and develop new strategies.

Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and respond to legal requests.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt rounds
  • API Key Protection: Exchange API keys are encrypted and never stored in plain text
  • Access Controls: Role-based access and multi-factor authentication (MFA) available
  • Regular Audits: Security audits and penetration testing conducted quarterly

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your data only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Your Privacy Rights

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings.

Deletion

Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal obligations).

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing emails or disable non-essential cookies.

To exercise your rights: Email us at privacy@algoquant.io or contact support through your dashboard.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security (cannot be disabled)
  • Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns to improve the platform (can be disabled)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our Cookie Consent Manager.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services:

  • Account Data: Until account deletion + 30 days backup retention
  • Trading History: 7 years (required by financial regulations)
  • Logs & Analytics: 90 days rolling retention

Children's Privacy

AlgoQuant is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@algoquant.io.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of AlgoQuant after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@algoquant.io

Support: support@algoquant.io

Address: AlgoQuant Inc., 123 Trading Street, New York, NY 10001, USA