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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 28, 2026  ·  Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Alpha Pipeline ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at alphapipeline.manus.space and any associated services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

  • Name and email address (for account creation and communications)
  • Authentication credentials (via Manus OAuth, Google OAuth, or email magic code)
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we never store card numbers)
  • Watchlist tickers, portfolio preferences, and settings you configure
  • Your acceptance of our Terms of Service (timestamp and version recorded for legal compliance)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits
  • Device information: operating system, screen resolution, browser version
  • Usage data: features accessed, queries made, signals viewed
  • Session cookies required for authentication and security

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We receive information from the following third-party services when you authenticate through them:

  • Manus OAuth: User ID, name, and profile information
  • Google OAuth: Google account ID, name, email, and profile picture
  • Stripe: Customer ID, subscription status, and payment method metadata (last 4 digits, card brand)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Alpha Pipeline Service
  • Authenticate your identity and manage your account session
  • Process payments and manage your subscription tier via Stripe
  • Personalize your experience (watchlists, preferences, saved settings)
  • Send transactional emails (account verification, payment receipts)
  • Monitor and improve platform performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Maintain a legal audit trail of your Terms of Service acceptance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf:

  • Stripe — Payment processing and subscription management. Stripe Privacy Policy
  • Google — OAuth authentication (if you sign in with Google). Google Privacy Policy
  • Manus Platform — Hosting, infrastructure, and OAuth services.
  • Finnhub / Yahoo Finance — Market data APIs (no personal data is shared with these services).

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our Service before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

CookiePurposeDuration
sessionAuthentication session (JWT-signed)7 days
alpha_pipeline_disclaimer_acceptedRecords local Terms acceptance to avoid re-showing modalPersistent (localStorage)
__stripe_*Stripe fraud prevention and checkout sessionSession / 1 year

We do not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking pixels, or third-party analytics beyond what is necessary to operate the Service.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

  • Account data — Retained for as long as your account is active, plus 90 days after deletion
  • Terms acceptance records — Retained indefinitely as a legal audit trail
  • Payment records — Retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations
  • Alert and signal logs — Retained for 2 years, then anonymized
  • Server logs — Retained for 30 days, then deleted

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

  • Right of 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 — Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restriction — Request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to Object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
  • Right to delete personal information (with certain exceptions)
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • JWT-signed, HTTP-only session cookies (not accessible to JavaScript)
  • Database access restricted to server-side code only
  • Stripe handles all payment card data — we never store raw card numbers
  • Regular security reviews and dependency updates

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Alpha Pipeline is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission where applicable.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide a prominent notice within the platform or send an email notification. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Alpha Pipeline

Email: [email protected]

For Stripe-related data requests, visit: stripe.com/privacy

For Google-related data requests, visit: myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy

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Important Disclaimer & Terms of Use

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1. Not Financial Advice

Alpha Pipeline is an informational and research tool only. All signals, alerts, theses, trade ideas, and analysis generated by this platform are for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this platform constitutes financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other type of advice. You should not make any financial decision based solely on information provided here.

2. No Guarantee of Accuracy

The signals, scores, and theses generated by Alpha Pipeline are derived from publicly available government data sources (SAM.gov, SEC EDGAR, ClinicalTrials.gov, etc.) and processed through automated AI models. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information provided by this platform.

3. Past Performance

The Track Record shown on this platform reflects paper trades only — simulated positions executed at historical prices for demonstration purposes. Past performance of paper trades does not guarantee or predict future results. Real trading involves significant risk of loss, including the possible loss of all capital invested.

4. Risk Disclosure

Trading stocks, options, futures, and other financial instruments involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. You should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite before making any investment decisions. You may lose some or all of your invested capital. Do not invest money you cannot afford to lose.

5. Independent Verification

Always independently verify any information, signal, or thesis before acting on it. Consult a licensed financial advisor, broker, or investment professional before making any investment decision. Alpha Pipeline does not hold any securities license and is not a registered investment advisor.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Alpha Pipeline and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this platform or any information provided herein, including but not limited to trading losses.

7. Data Sources

Alpha Pipeline aggregates publicly available data from U.S. government databases including SAM.gov, SEC EDGAR, ClinicalTrials.gov, USPTO, USDA, State Department, and others. This data is subject to change and may contain errors. We are not affiliated with any government agency.

8. Privacy Policy

By using this platform, you also agree to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.

9. Acceptance of Terms

By clicking "I Agree" below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. You confirm that you are accessing this platform for informational purposes only and will not hold Alpha Pipeline liable for any trading decisions you make.

Last updated: March 2026 · Version 1.0