Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 23, 2025FinancialContent Services, Inc. ("FinancialContent," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the "Site"), or use our services. This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and applies to residents of California, as well as other applicable laws.
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Information"). In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of Personal Information:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, or other similar identifiers.
- Internet or Network Activity: Browsing history, search history, interactions with the Site, and device information (e.g., browser type, operating system).
- Commercial Information: Records of services or content you’ve accessed or requested.
- Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on your IP address.
- Professional or Employment-Related Information: If you contact us regarding business opportunities or partnerships.
- Inferences: Preferences or interests inferred from your activity on the Site.
We collect this information directly from you (e.g., when you fill out a form), automatically as you use the Site (e.g., via cookies), or from third parties (e.g., advertising partners).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the Site and our services, including delivering financial news and content.
- To personalize your experience, such as tailoring content or advertisements.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending updates.
- To analyze Site usage and performance.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may disclose your Personal Information to:
- Service Providers: Third parties that assist us with hosting, analytics, advertising, or other operations (e.g., Google Analytics, ad networks).
- Business Partners: Companies we collaborate with to provide content or services.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
In the past 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of Personal Information for business purposes: Identifiers, Internet or Network Activity, Commercial Information, and Inferences.
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
We may "sell" or "share" (as defined under CCPA/CPRA) certain Personal Information, such as Identifiers and Internet or Network Activity, with advertising partners for targeted advertising. You have the right to opt out of this (see Section 6).
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on the Site. These tools help us improve functionality, analyze trends, and serve targeted ads. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by opting out of targeted advertising (see Section 6).
5. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:
- Right to Know: Request details about the Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, or sell/share about you.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information for targeted advertising.
- Right to Limit Use: Limit the use of sensitive Personal Information (e.g., precise geolocation) to specific purposes.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@financialcontent.com
- Phone: 888-688-9880
We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request, which may require providing your name, email, or other information. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf with proper documentation.
6. How to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing
To opt out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information for targeted advertising:
- Use a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, which we recognize if enabled in your browser.
7. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.
9. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or a prominent notice on the Site.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@financialcontent.com
- Address: FinancialContent Services, Inc., 195 Glenn Way, Suite 250, San Carlos, CA 94070