Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Introduction

At Minalyst, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our AI-powered investment analysis platform. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how your information is handled.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (encrypted passwords)
• Communication preferences
• Any information you provide when contacting our support team

1.2 Usage Data and Analytics

To improve our product and detect potential issues, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

• Pages visited and features used within the platform
• IP addresses, browser type, and device identifiers
• Session duration and interaction patterns
• Error logs and system diagnostics
• Performance metrics and response times
• Geographic location (country/region level only)

1.3 Financial Analysis Data

We collect information about the companies and securities you analyze using our platform, including search queries, saved reports, and your interaction with our AI analyst. This data helps us understand how our tools are being used and allows us to personalize your experience.

2. How We Use Your Data

2.1 Service Delivery and Account Management

We use your personal information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide access to our AI investment analyst and financial tools
• Process your requests and respond to your inquiries
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Authenticate your identity and prevent unauthorized access

2.2 Product Improvement and Bug Detection

We analyze usage patterns and metrics to:

• Identify and fix bugs, errors, and technical issues
• Understand how users interact with different features
• Improve system performance and reliability
• Develop new features and enhance existing functionality
• Optimize user experience and interface design
• Monitor system health and prevent service disruptions

2.3 Security and Fraud Prevention

We monitor usage metrics to detect unusual activity, prevent fraud, protect against security threats, and ensure compliance with our Terms of Service.

3. Important Commitments About Your Data

3.3 Limited Third-Party Sharing

We only share data with third parties in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and can only use it for the specific services they provide to us.
• Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized statistical data that cannot be traced back to individual users for research, industry benchmarking, or improving financial analysis methodologies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, regulatory inquiry, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols. Sensitive data is encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption algorithms.
• Access Controls: We implement strict role-based access controls, ensuring only authorized personnel can access user data, and only when necessary for service delivery or support.
• Secure Infrastructure: Our systems are hosted on secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with regular security audits and monitoring.
• Regular Security Reviews: We conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and system updates to protect against emerging threats.
• Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve our services, and we implement data retention policies to delete information that is no longer needed.

While we implement reasonable measures to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to using industry best practices.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and usage data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with our services and maintain your account
• Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 7 below).

6. Usage Metrics and Monitoring

We actively monitor usage metrics to ensure the quality, reliability, and security of our platform. This monitoring helps us:

• Track system performance and uptime
• Identify and diagnose technical issues before they affect users
• Understand feature adoption and user engagement
• Detect abnormal usage patterns that may indicate security threats or abuse
• Make data-driven decisions about product development priorities

All metrics are collected and analyzed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and are used solely for the purposes of improving our service and protecting our users.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, review, and update your personal information at any time. You can modify most information through your account settings, or contact us for assistance.

7.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time by contacting us at lidar@minalyst.com. Please note that:

• Deleting your data may affect your ability to use our services
• Some information may be retained in anonymized form for analytics or as required by law
• We may retain certain information to prevent fraud and abuse

7.3 Data Portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format. To request a data export, please contact us.

7.4 Communication Preferences

You can manage your email preferences and opt out of non-essential communications through your account settings. Please note that we may still send you important service-related notifications.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: lidar@minalyst.com

Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry or Data Request

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and may ask you to verify your identity before processing certain requests to ensure the security of your data.