Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 14, 2025

Introduction

AlgoChef ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website algochef.app and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using AlgoChef, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account & Waitlist Information

Email address
Name (optional)
Trading preferences (markets you trade, trading status)

When You Use Our Services

Strategy and trade data you upload for analysis
Portfolio configurations you create
Settings and preferences

Communications

Emails or messages you send us
Feedback and survey responses

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

Pages visited and features used
Time spent on pages
Clicks and interactions
Referring website or source

Device Information

Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Screen resolution

Cookies and Tracking

Session cookies (required for the service to function)
Analytics cookies (to understand how you use our service)
Preference cookies (to remember your settings)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide Our Services

Process your waitlist registration
Grant access to AlgoChef Analytics when available
Analyze your uploaded strategy data
Generate reports and insights

Communicate With You

Send product updates and announcements
Respond to your questions and support requests
Send important notices about your account

Improve Our Services

Understand how users interact with our platform
Identify and fix bugs and issues
Develop new features based on user needs
Analyze aggregate usage patterns

Marketing (With Your Consent)

Send newsletters and product updates
Share educational content about systematic trading
Notify you about new features and offerings

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us.

Your Strategy Data

Your data is yours. We take special care with the trading strategy data you upload:

We do not sell your strategy data. Ever.
We do not share your strategy data with third parties.
We do not use your strategy data to trade against you or share with anyone who might.
We do not train AI models on your individual strategy data.

Your uploaded trade data is used solely to provide you with analysis and insights within the AlgoChef platform.

Aggregate & Anonymized Data We may use anonymized, aggregate data (with no personally identifiable information) to improve our statistical models and benchmarks. For example, we might calculate that "the average strategy has a Sharpe ratio of X" based on anonymized data across all users. This aggregate data cannot be traced back to you or your specific strategies.

Data Storage and Security

Where We Store Data Your data is stored on secure servers provided by our infrastructure partners (Supabase/AWS) located in the United States.

How We Protect Data

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Encryption at rest for sensitive data
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Secure backup procedures

Data Retention

Account data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion request
Strategy data: Retained while your account is active; deleted within 30 days of account deletion
Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form indefinitely

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers We use third-party services to help operate our business:

Supabase (database and authentication)
Vercel (website hosting)
Email service provider (for communications)
Analytics provider (for usage insights)

These providers only access data necessary to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights or property
Prevent fraud or security issues
Protect the safety of users or the public

Business Transfers If AlgoChef is acquired, merged, or sells assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Portability You can request a copy of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

Correction You can update your account information through your account settings or by contacting us.

Deletion You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@algochef.app. We will process your request within 30 days.

Marketing Opt-Out You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us. Note that you may still receive transactional emails about your account.

Cookie Preferences You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR) If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights including:

Right to access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@algochef.app.

For California Residents (CCPA) California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Say no to the sale of personal information
Access your personal information
Equal service and price, even after exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@algochef.app.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.

Authentication tokens
Session management
Security features

Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use our website.

Pages visited
Time on site
Traffic sources

Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences.

Theme preferences
Display settings

How to Manage Cookies Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Children's Privacy

AlgoChef is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing AlgoChef from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending you an email (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Email: support@algochef.app

Address: AlgoChef TBD

Summary

What We Collect	How We Use It	Who We Share With
Email, name	Account management, communications	No one (except service providers)
Trading preferences	Personalize experience	No one
Strategy data	Provide analysis services	No one
Usage data	Improve our services	Analytics providers (anonymized)

The short version: We collect what we need to provide our service, we protect your data, and we never sell it.