Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 18, 2026

World Market Scope ("we", "us", or "our") operates the World Market Scope platform at worldmarketscope.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Account information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
  • Payment information: Billing details processed securely by Stripe. We never store full card numbers.
  • Support requests: Messages you submit through our contact form.
  • Profile data: Any preferences, watchlists, and alerts you configure.

Information collected automatically

  • Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken within the platform.
  • Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies: Session tokens and preference data stored locally in your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the World Market Scope platform.
  • Process payments and manage your subscription.
  • Send transactional emails (price alerts, daily briefings) you have opted into.
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries.
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: AWS (cloud infrastructure), Stripe (payments), OpenRouter (AI models), Alpha Vantage and Finnhub (market data). These parties process data only on our behalf.
  • Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of users.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS encryption in transit, encrypted storage at rest via AWS, and token-based authentication through Amazon Cognito. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at worldmarketscope@proton.me.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not currently use third-party advertising or analytics cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in.

8. Children's Privacy

World Market Scope is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at: worldmarketscope@proton.me or use our support page.