This Privacy Policy explains how 5StarsStocks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you visit our website at https://5starsstocks.org. Please read this page carefully so you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
5StarsStocks is a free online stock calculator platform. We provide tools that help traders and investors calculate profit, loss, risk, position size, and return on investment. Our website is located at https://5starsstocks.org.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us through the contact page on our website.
What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you visit our website.
Information You Provide
Our stock calculator does not require you to create an account or provide personal details to use any feature. You do not need to submit your name, email address, or any other personal information to access the tool.
If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect the information you choose to share, such as your name and email address. We use this information only to respond to your message.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Operating system
- The pages you visit on our website
- The time and date of your visit
- The website that referred you to us
- How long you spend on each page
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, including those used by Google Analytics. It helps us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to help our website function correctly and to understand how it is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to work. They enable basic functions like page navigation. The website cannot work properly without them.
Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website. This includes which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and where visitors come from. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
To learn more about how Google uses data from websites that use Google Analytics, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies that have already been stored
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the website works. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use our calculator tool.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To keep the website running correctly
- To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content and features
- To respond to messages you send us through our contact form
- To fix errors or technical problems on the website
- To protect the security of our website
We do not use your information for advertising, marketing campaigns, or to sell to third parties.
Calculator Data
The numbers you enter into our stock calculator are not stored on our servers. All calculations happen directly in your browser. When you close the page or clear your inputs, that data is gone. We have no access to the trade details, prices, or financial figures you enter into the tool.
The Share feature works by encoding your results into the URL in your browser. This data is not sent to or stored on our servers at any point.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not trade, rent, or share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share information in the following limited situations:
Service Providers We work with trusted third-party services that help us run our website, such as web hosting (Hostinger) and website analytics (Google Analytics). These providers only access information to the extent needed to provide their service to us. They are not permitted to use your information for their own purposes.
Legal Requirements We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the safety of our users, or defend our legal rights.
Business Transfer If 5StarsStocks is ever transferred, merged, or acquired by another entity, user information may be part of that transfer. We will notify users in advance if this happens and if their information is affected.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
Google Analytics Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. It uses cookies to collect usage data and helps us understand how our website is used. Google may transfer this data to its servers in the United States. Google operates under its own privacy policy, which you can read at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Hostinger (Web Hosting) Our website is hosted on Hostinger servers. Hostinger may log basic server access information including IP addresses as part of normal hosting operations.
We do not use advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or remarketing tools on our website.
Data Retention
We only keep data for as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected.
- Contact form messages: We keep your messages and contact details for as long as is needed to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period after in case you follow up.
- Analytics data: Google Analytics retains anonymized usage data according to the retention settings we have configured. We do not retain raw analytics data longer than necessary.
- Server logs: Basic server access logs maintained by our hosting provider are retained for a limited period for security and technical troubleshooting purposes.
We do not retain any financial or trade data entered into our calculator because we never receive or store it in the first place.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect our website and any information associated with it. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, which means all data transferred between your browser and our website is encrypted.
However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
You are responsible for keeping your own device and connection secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data.
For users in the European Union and United Kingdom (GDPR):
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate personal data
- Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data (the right to be forgotten)
- Restriction — Request that we restrict how we use your personal data
- Objection — Object to our use of your personal data
- Portability — Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time where we process data based on your consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page.
For users in California, USA (CCPA):
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell personal information. If you wish to exercise any of your rights under the CCPA, please contact us through our contact page.
For all users:
Regardless of your location, you can contact us at any time to ask about the personal data we hold, request corrections, or ask us to stop using your data for analytics by contacting us through our contact page.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to https://5starsstocks.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Financial Disclaimer
5StarsStocks is a calculator tool provided for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide financial advice, investment recommendations, or any form of regulated financial services.
The results produced by our calculator are based on the numbers you enter and standard mathematical formulas. They are not a guarantee of actual trading results. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have a concern about how we handle information, please contact us through the contact page on our website.
Website: https://5starsstocks.org
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.