Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 12, 2024

At simul8or, we prioritize your privacy by minimizing data collection. Our platform operates on a "privacy-by-design" principle, collecting only the minimal data necessary to provide our trading simulation service.

1. Data We Collect

Essential Data:

  • A randomly generated unique identifier (GUID) to track your trading activity
  • Trading simulation data (trades, positions, performance)
  • Basic performance metrics for platform optimization

Local Storage:

  • Trading data is stored both on our servers and in your browser's local storage
  • You have full control over your local storage data and can clear it at any time

Third-Party Services:

  • Market data is provided by third-party data providers
  • We use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to ensure optimal performance
  • All third-party services are subject to their own privacy policies

2. Essential Cookies

We use only essential cookies that are necessary for the platform to function:

  • Session Cookie:
    • Purpose: Manages your active session and enables core platform functionality
    • Duration: Temporary (deleted when browser closes)
    • Type: First-party cookie
    • Essential: Yes
  • Security Cookie (Google reCAPTCHA):
    • Purpose: Protects our platform from automated abuse
    • Duration: Varies
    • Type: Third-party cookie (Google)
    • Essential: Yes

Cookie Management:

  • These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function and cannot be opted out of while using our services
  • You can clear these cookies through your browser settings, but this will affect the platform's functionality
  • We do not use any tracking, marketing, or non-essential cookies

3. How We Use Your Data

Primary Uses:

  • To provide and maintain the trading simulation service
  • To track trading performance and history
  • To improve platform performance and reliability

What We Don't Do:

  • We do not collect personal identifiable information (PII)
  • We do not sell or share your data with third parties
  • We do not track your browsing habits or behavior outside our platform
  • We do not use any non-essential or tracking cookies
  • We do not use cookies for marketing or advertising purposes

4. Data Security

Protection Measures:

  • All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Data is stored in secure, professional data centers
  • Access to data is strictly limited to authorized personnel
  • Regular security audits and backups are performed

Data Storage:

  • Trade data is stored on secure servers
  • Performance logs are maintained for platform optimization
  • Error logs are collected to improve service reliability

5. Your Rights and Controls

Data Access and Control:

  • You can delete your trading history through the platform interface
  • You can clear your local storage data at any time
  • You can request complete data deletion via our contact form

Data Retention:

  • We retain trading data for at least 1 year to maintain platform functionality
  • Performance and error logs are retained for platform improvement purposes
  • You may request data deletion at any time

6. Future Changes

We may introduce additional features that could affect this privacy policy, such as:

  • Social trading features
  • OAuth authentication
  • Community interaction capabilities

Any changes to our data collection or processing will be reflected in updates to this privacy policy.

7. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or concerns:

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations. While we operate with minimal data collection, we maintain high standards of data protection and user privacy.