Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Squirrel Stocks Ltd
Effective Date: 30/12/2025
Last Updated: 30/12/2025
1. Introduction
Squirrel Stocks Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services (the “Site”).
This policy is written to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and Google AdSense requirements.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Company name: Squirrel Stocks Ltd
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Contact email: [insert contact email]
For data protection purposes, Squirrel Stocks Ltd is the data controller of your personal data.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:
Email address
Account login credentials
Passwords are stored in an encrypted/hashed form
We cannot view or retrieve your original password
Stock portfolio data
Holdings, transactions, notes, and preferences you enter
Communications
Emails or messages you send to us
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and interactions
Date and time of access
This data is collected using cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
All user data is stored in a MongoDB database
Passwords are hashed and salted, meaning they are not readable by us
Access to databases is restricted and protected
Data is transmitted using secure protocols (HTTPS)
While we take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
To create and manage your user account
To authenticate logins securely
To store and display your stock portfolios and related data
To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
To respond to support requests
To monitor usage and performance
To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
6. Advertising & Google AdSense
6.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our Site.
Google and other third-party vendors may use:
Cookies
Web beacons
Similar technologies
These are used to:
Display advertisements
Measure ad performance
Show ads that may be relevant to you
6.2 Personalised Advertising
Depending on your location and consent:
Ads may be personalised based on your browsing behaviour
Or non-personalised, where required by law
Google may use advertising cookies such as the DoubleClick cookie to show ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites.
You can manage or opt out of personalised ads via Google’s ad settings or through our cookie consent tools.
7. Cookies and Consent
7.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function and understand user behaviour.
We use:
Essential cookies – required for login and core functionality
Analytics cookies – to understand how the Site is used
Advertising cookies – used by Google AdSense
7.2 Cookie Consent
For users in the UK, EU, or similar jurisdictions:
Non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are used only after consent
You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or browser settings
8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contract – to provide our services to registered users
Consent – for cookies, advertising, and optional communications
Legitimate interests – to improve our services and ensure security
Legal obligation – where required by law
9. Data Sharing
We may share data only with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
Hosting and infrastructure providers
Analytics services
Advertising partners (such as Google)
These parties process data only on our instructions and are subject to data protection obligations.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored outside the UK/EU (for example, via cloud providers).
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard contractual clauses
Transfers to countries with adequate data protection standards
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
Account data is retained while your account is active
You may request deletion of your account at any time
Some data may be retained longer where legally required
12. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
[insert contact email]
13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
14. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
Email: [insert contact email]
Company: Squirrel Stocks Ltd