Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 29, 2026
1Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, information generated through your use of our platform, and information from third-party services you connect to HookNest.
2Personal Information
We collect: name, email address, account credentials, profile information, and communication preferences. This information is required to create and manage your HookNest account.
3Trading Data
When you connect brokers or execute trades through HookNest, we collect trading history, portfolio data, strategy configurations, and performance metrics to provide and improve our AI-powered features.
4Usage Analytics
We automatically collect usage data including pages visited, features used, click patterns, session duration, and error logs. This helps us improve platform performance and user experience.
6Authentication Data
We store securely hashed passwords, session tokens, trusted device identifiers, and OTP verification records. We never store plain-text passwords. Session tokens are invalidated on logout.
7Google OAuth Data
When you sign in with Google, we receive your Google profile name, email address, and profile picture. We do not receive or store your Google password. You can revoke this access at any time through your Google account settings.
8How We Use Your Data
We use your data to: provide and personalise platform services; process transactions; send account notifications and alerts; improve AI trading models; detect fraud and ensure security; comply with legal obligations; and communicate product updates.
9Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures including: TLS/SSL encryption in transit; AES-256 encryption at rest; regular security audits; access controls and monitoring; and multi-factor authentication options.
10Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time. Certain data may be retained for legal compliance purposes even after account deletion.
11Your Rights
You have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to data processing; export your data in a portable format; and withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
12GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Our legal basis for processing is: contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and consent where applicable.
13CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, to opt-out of the sale of personal information, and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information.
14Third-Party Services
HookNest integrates with: broker APIs (Zerodha, AngelOne, Binance, etc.); Google OAuth; market data providers; analytics services; and cloud infrastructure providers. Each third party has their own privacy policy governing their data practices.
15Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Website: hooknest.com