Alpha Nudge

Privacy Policy

AlphaNudge Privacy Policy, Terms of Service & Data Handling
Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
Data We Access:
• Stock symbols from your trading activity on Schwab
• Account balance information (stored locally only)
• Portfolio position data (stored locally only)
• Browser usage data for extension functionality
Data We Send to Our Servers:
• Stock symbols only (for volatility analysis)
• No personal information
• No account numbers or balances
• No trading history or personal details
Data We Store:
• None. All data sent to our servers is processed immediately and discarded
• Your personal data remains in your Chrome browser storage only
How We Use Information
Stock Symbol Lookup:
• Sent to our servers solely to retrieve historical volatility data
• Processed immediately through EODHD market data API
• No storage, logging, or retention of symbols
• Used only to provide risk analysis for your current trade
Local Browser Storage:
• Account data cached locally for performance
• Portfolio information stored for comparison analysis
• All personal data remains on your device
• Automatically cleared when extension is removed
Data Sharing
We Do Not Share:
• Any personal information with third parties
• Trading data with anyone
• Account information with external services
• User behavior or analytics data
Third-Party Services:
• EODHD API for market data (symbols only, no user data)
• Chrome storage APIs (local to your browser)
• No advertising, tracking, or analytics services
Data Security
Protection Measures:
• Encrypted communication for all API calls
• No permanent storage of user data on our servers
• Chrome extension security sandbox
• Minimal data transmission (symbols only)
Your Control:
• All data remains in your browser
• Can clear data by removing extension
• No account creation or login required
• Complete control over when extension runs
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted with effective dates.
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Terms of Service
Acceptance of Terms
By installing and using AlphaNudge, you agree to these terms of service.
Description of Service
What Nudge Does:
• Provides volatility analysis for stocks you're trading
• Displays risk assessments and portfolio comparisons
• Monitors account data to provide trading context
• Operates as an informational tool only
What Nudge Does Not Do:
• Provide investment advice or recommendations
• Block, prevent, or execute trades
• Guarantee accuracy of market data
• Replace professional financial advice
Your Responsibilities
Proper Use:
• Use extension only with your own Schwab account
• Make independent trading decisions
• Verify all information before making trades
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Prohibited Actions:
• Attempt to reverse engineer or modify the extension
• Use for accounts you don't own
• Rely solely on extension data for trading decisions
• Violate Schwab's terms of service
Disclaimers
No Investment Advice:
• All information provided is for educational purposes only
• Past volatility does not predict future performance
• Extension creator is not a licensed financial advisor
• You are solely responsible for your trading decisions
Data Accuracy:
• Market data provided by third-party sources
• Technical analysis is based on historical information
• Extension may have temporary outages or errors
• Always verify information independently
No Warranties:
• Extension provided "as is" without warranties
• No guarantee of continuous operation
• No responsibility for trading losses
• May be incompatible with future Schwab updates
Limitation of Liability
Financial Losses:
• AlphaNudge is not liable for any trading losses
• Users trade at their own risk
• Extension is informational only
• No compensation for missed opportunities or errors
Technical Issues:
• Not responsible for browser or extension malfunctions
• No liability for data extraction errors
• User responsible for verifying all information
• May discontinue service at any time
Beta Testing Terms
Beta Participants:
• Understand extension is in testing phase
• May encounter bugs or incomplete features
• Agree to provide feedback through designated channels
• Use at own risk during beta period
Termination
We May Terminate:
• Service at any time without notice
• Support for older versions
• Beta testing program
You May Terminate:
• By uninstalling the extension
• Participation in beta program at any time
Contact Information
For questions about these terms, contact us through the Chrome Web Store developer page.
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Data Handling Disclosure for Chrome Web Store
Data Collection Summary
Personal Data Collected:
• None
Financial Data Handled:
• Account balances (local storage only)
• Portfolio positions (local storage only)
• Trading data (local processing only)
Data Transmitted:
• Stock symbols only (for volatility lookup)
• No personal or financial information sent externally
Permissions Requested
activeTab:
• Monitor Schwab pages for trading activity
• Extract trade information from current tab only
storage:
• Save extension settings locally
• Cache account data for performance
• Store user preferences
scripting:
• Inject content scripts into Schwab pages
• Enable real-time trade monitoring
notifications:
• Display risk alerts and trade analysis
• Provide backup notification method
Data Processing Location
Local Processing:
• All personal data processed in user's browser
• Account information never transmitted
• Portfolio analysis performed locally
Server Communication:
• Stock symbols sent to US-based servers
• Processed through established market data APIs
• Immediate processing with no storage
User Control
Data Management:
• Users control when extension operates
• Can disable on specific pages
• Complete data removal by uninstalling
• No external accounts required
Transparency:
• Open about data usage
• Clear about what information is accessed
• No hidden data collection
• Regular privacy policy updates
Compliance
Standards Met:
• Chrome Web Store developer policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance
• No tracking or advertising networks
This disclosure is provided to ensure full transparency about how AlphaNudge handles user data and to comply with Chrome Web Store requirements.