Privacy Policy

1. Personal Information We Collect

a. Information Collected

b. Collection Method

Directly entered by users through the "Notify me on launch" form on the landing page.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected personal information solely for the following purposes:

• Sending Tick Cat app launch and update notification emails
• Delivering service-related announcements

3. Data Retention Period

Your personal information will be promptly destroyed once the purpose of collection has been fulfilled. However, it may be retained in the following cases:

• After launch notification is sent: Destroyed within 30 days
• Upon deletion request: Destroyed within 5 days of the request

4. Sharing with Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• When you have given prior consent
• When required by law or by a lawful request from authorities

5. Data Processing Outsourcing

6. Google AdSense Advertising and Cookies

We may display Google AdSense ads on the landing page to help cover operating costs. In this process, Google and third-party advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, or other identifiers to serve ads and measure ad performance.

• Google may show personalized ads based on your previous visits to this or other websites.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings.
• Some third-party ad providers or ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads, and you may manage related choices on each provider's website.
• For users in regions that require consent, including the EEA, the UK, and Switzerland, a consent message may be shown through Google AdSense Privacy & messaging.

7. Your Rights

You may exercise the following rights at any time:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Request to suspend processing

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer via email. We will respond promptly.

8. Data Security Measures

We take the following measures to ensure the security of your personal information:

• Encryption in transit: All data is transmitted via HTTPS
• Access control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Bot prevention: Honeypot fields and rate limiting to prevent automated attacks

9. Tick Cat Desktop App Privacy

The Tick Cat desktop app does not collect any personal information.

• All app data (stock symbols, refresh intervals, etc.) is stored locally on your device only.
• No personal data is transmitted to any server, and no account registration is required.
• Stock data is retrieved through public APIs without any user-identifying information.

10. Privacy Officer

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above. Any changes to this policy will be announced on this website at least 7 days before they take effect.