Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Portfolio Watch (portfolio-watch.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data we collect or receive. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how cookies and third-party advertising partners operate on our website, and your choices regarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Portfolio Watch is an open financial analytics dashboard and market intelligence tool. We collect minimal information necessary to deliver and improve our services:

• Log Files: Like most web servers, our infrastructure automatically records standard log files when visitors access the website. These include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. These are not linked to personally identifiable information and are used solely to analyze trends, administer the site, and maintain infrastructure security.
• Cookies & Web Beacons: We use cookies to store information about visitors' preferences and optimize the user experience based on browser type and device parameters.
• Direct Communications: If you contact us directly at portfolio-watch@gmail.com, we receive your email address, name, and the contents of your message to respond to your inquiry.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

We partner with third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to serve advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to Portfolio Watch or other websites on the internet.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic volume, visitor geographic regions, device demographics, and engagement patterns to improve our financial data tools. Google Analytics uses cookies to generate statistical information about website usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Your Cookie Choices

On your first visit we show a consent banner offering a clear choice between accepting and declining analytics and advertising cookies. Your selection is stored locally in your browser and applied on subsequent visits.

Until you accept, Google's consent signals for advertising storage, advertising personalization, ad user data, and analytics storage are all set to denied. Declining does not restrict your access: every feature of Portfolio Watch remains fully available, and you may still see advertising, but it will be non-personalized.

To change your choice later, clear this site's data in your browser settings and reload the page; the banner will appear again. You can also manage advertising preferences directly through the Google and industry opt-out links in section 3.

6. Third-Party Links & External Services

Portfolio Watch contains links to external platforms, market data providers, and community support platforms (such as Buy Me A Coffee). We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. CCPA & GDPR Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as California or the European Economic Area), you have specific privacy rights regarding your data:

• Right of Access & Portability: You have the right to request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification & Erasure: You can request that we correct inaccurate data or delete your information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Data Sale: We do not sell personal data.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: