Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

DirtyTraders ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address and password (stored securely hashed).
  • Alert Preferences: Politicians you choose to track.
  • Portfolio Data: Paper trading positions and orders you create.

Automatically Collected

  • Usage Analytics: Pages viewed, features used (via Google Analytics).
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type for compatibility.

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Real financial account information
  • Payment card numbers (handled by Stripe)
  • Location data
  • Contacts or personal files

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Deliver Alerts: Send email notifications when tracked politicians trade.
  • Provide Services: Power your portfolio, alerts, and account features.
  • Improve Our Services: Analyze usage to make DirtyTraders better.
  • Communicate: Send important updates about your account or the service.

3. Data Storage and Security

Free Users

Basic account data stored. Portfolio data stored locally in browser.

Premium Users

Full data synced to our servers. Encrypted in transit using TLS/HTTPS.

4. Third-Party Services

  • Stripe: Processes premium subscription payments securely.
  • Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data to improve our service.
  • Email Provider: Delivers alert notifications to your inbox.
  • Quiver Quantitative: Source of congressional trading data.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only:

  • With your consent
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To protect our rights or safety
  • In a business transfer (with continued privacy protections)

6. Your Rights

  • Access Your Data: View your information in your account settings.
  • Export Your Data: Download your alerts and portfolio data.
  • Delete Your Data: Delete your account from the Account page.
  • Opt Out: Unsubscribe from emails via link in any email.

7. Cookies

We use cookies for authentication (keeping you logged in) and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

8. Children's Privacy

DirtyTraders is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

Email: privacy@dirtytraders.app
Website: dirtytraders.app