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Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 02, 2026
1. Introduction
InvestingGym ("we," "us," or "our") operates www.investinggym.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website and use our services, including our educational content, financial reports, market analysis, and online courses.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Identification & Contact Data: Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters, market reports, or educational updates)
Customer Support Data: Contact information and message contents submitted via support inquiries
Transaction & Billing Data: Payment details and billing address (processed securely for course or report purchases)
Account Data: Username, password, and profile preferences (upon account creation)
Communication Preferences: Opt-in and opt-out preferences for marketing and educational updates
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
IP address and approximate location data
Browser type, version, and language settings
Operating system and device information
Referring URL addresses, pages viewed, and time spent on pages
Site navigation paths and interaction metrics
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Remember your preferences and login sessions
Analyze Website traffic, usage trends, and user behavior
Improve Website functionality and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website security, core functionality, and payment processing.
Analytics Cookies: Used to measure performance and site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing & Media Cookies: Used for tracking campaign effectiveness and social media integration.
Preference Cookies: Remember language, region, and display preferences.
Cookie Consent and Control:
By using our Website, you consent to essential cookies necessary for site operation. For non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing), we request your explicit consent via our cookie banner. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us at help@investinggym.com.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Primary Uses
We use collected information to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our Website, financial reports, and educational courses
Process orders, transactions, and issue receipts
Deliver educational newsletters, market insights, and IPO breakdowns
Respond to customer service inquiries and support requests
Maintain security, prevent fraud, and audit operations
3.2 Communication Policy
We will send you educational newsletters and promotional materials only if you have explicitly opted in, or if you have purchased a product and have not opted out.
Types of Communications:
Educational Newsletters: Updates on markets, financial literacy, behavioural insights, and research reports
Product & Course Updates: Announcements regarding new tools, reports, or courses
Service Announcements: Essential platform or policy updates (non-marketing)
Customer Support: Direct responses to your inquiries
Opt-Out:
Every non-essential email includes an immediate "Unsubscribe" link. You may also opt out at any time by emailing help@investinggym.com with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
3.3 Legal Compliance
We may use or disclose information to comply with applicable laws, respond to regulatory or legal requests, prevent fraudulent activities, and safeguard our legal rights and property.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and delivering services, under strict confidentiality obligations:
Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, or equivalent secure processing gateways
Email & CRM Platforms: Email delivery and marketing platforms
Analytics & Performance: Google Analytics and performance monitoring tools
Hosting & Infrastructure: Secure cloud hosting and content delivery networks (CDNs)
4.2 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of the business asset transition.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by EU or Portuguese law, court order, or government regulation, or to enforce our Terms and Conditions.
4.4 No Data Sale
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
5.1 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
Secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways
Access controls and restricted data authorization
Periodic system audits and backup procedures
5.2 Limitation & Data Breach Procedures
While we adhere to industry standards, no electronic transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. In the event of a security breach compromising your personal data, we will notify affected users and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, in accordance with the GDPR.
Security concerns should be reported directly to help@investinggym.com.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you hold the following rights:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to statutory retention exceptions (e.g., tax records).
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under specific conditions.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please email help@investinggym.com.
6.1 Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
Primary Supervisory Authority (Portugal):
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
Address: Av. D. Carlos I, 134, 1º, 1200-651 Lisboa, Portugal
Website: www.cnpd.pt
Email: geral@cnpd.pt
7. Children's Privacy
Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily stored and processed within the European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate legal safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
9. Data Retention
Account & Profile Data: Retained for the duration of your active account plus 3 years.
Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years to satisfy Portuguese fiscal and accounting statutory requirements.
Marketing Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe, plus a 2-year grace period for consent audit trails.
Anonymized Analytics Data: May be retained indefinitely for aggregate trends and statistical purposes.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to external sites, tools, or resources. This Privacy Policy applies strictly to www.investinggym.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external third-party sites.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Material updates will be communicated to active email subscribers with 30 days' advance notice or via a prominent banner on the Website.
12. Contact Information and Data Controller
Data Controller:
InvestingGym
Website: www.investinggym.com
Contact Email: help@investinggym.com