**Last Updated: February 2026** At **Options GEX**, your privacy is paramount. We believe that financial tools should be empowering, not invasive. This document outlines exactly how we handle your data. ## **1. What We Collect (And What We Don't)** ### **Personal Information** We do **NOT** collect: - Names - Email Addresses - Phone Numbers - Financial Account Details - Credit Card Numbers We do **NOT** require a login. You are anonymous. ### **Usage Data** We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service: - **Browser Type & Device:** (e.g., Chrome on iPhone) to optimize our UI. - **Search Queries:** We track which tickers (e.g., "TSLA", "NVDA") are searched most frequently to build our "Trending" lists. This data is aggregated and never linked to a specific user IP. --- ## **2. Cookies & Local Storage** ### **Essential Local Storage** We use your browser's "Local Storage" to save your preferences on your own device: - **Recent Searches:** So you don't have to type "SPY" every time. - **Chart Settings:** Toggle states (e.g., Live vs. Prev Close). *This data lives on your phone/laptop. We cannot see it.* ### **Third-Party Cookies (Advertising)** To keep this tool free, we display ads via **Google AdSense**. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. - **Opt-Out:** You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting [Google Ads Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads). --- ## **3. Data Security** Communication between your browser and our servers is encrypted via **SSL (Secure Socket Layer)**. We utilize **Cloudflare** for DDoS protection and content delivery, ensuring that your connection is secure and fast. ## **4. Updates to This Policy** We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time on this page. By continuing to use Options GEX, you agree to the revised terms.