Last Updated: November 2024

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use Kinfora's educational platform, we may collect:

• Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions and community access
• Names for personalized educational content
• Educational preferences to customize learning experiences
• Community participation data for engagement and support

Educational Usage Data

To improve our educational platform, we collect:

• Educational content engagement metrics
• Learning progress and achievement data
• Platform usage patterns for educational improvement
• Simulation platform interaction data (virtual trading only)

2. How We Use Your Information

Educational Services

• Provide personalized educational content and resources
• Send educational newsletters and community updates
• Facilitate community learning and peer support
• Track educational progress and achievements

Platform Improvement

• Analyze educational content effectiveness
• Improve user experience and learning outcomes
• Develop new educational features and tools
• Ensure platform security and reliability

3. Information Sharing

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our educational platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our users' safety
• Community Features: Information you choose to share in community discussions

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission and storage
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access controls for team members
• Secure hosting infrastructure and backup systems

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information we have collected
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of newsletter communications

Communication Preferences

You can control communications by:

• Unsubscribing from emails using the link in each message
• Updating preferences in your community profile
• Contacting us directly at hello@kinfora.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and educational progress
• Analyze how our educational content is used
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Provide relevant educational recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Educational Platform Specifics

Simulation Trading Data

Our trading simulation platform:

• Uses only virtual money and simulated trades
• Does not connect to real trading accounts
• Stores educational performance data for learning analysis
• Never collects real financial account information

Community Interactions

Community platform data:

• Educational discussions are stored for community benefit
• You control what information you share in discussions
• Moderators may review content for educational appropriateness
• Private messages are not monitored unless reported

8. Children's Privacy

Kinfora is designed for adults (18+) interested in financial education. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing Kinfora from outside the United States:

• Your information may be transferred to and processed in the US
• We comply with applicable international privacy laws
• EU users have additional rights under GDPR

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Providing notice in our community channels

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information: