Legal & Data Privacy information

Legal Imprint

This site is being operated by:

Brainlag Studios
Michael Firbach
Konradinstr. 2d
85304 Ilmmünster
Germany

E-mail: [email protected]

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the StockRanker website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree, do not use the Site.

Service and Access

The Site offers a free tool for creating and managing stock investment checklists for informational purposes only. It is not financial or professional advice, and you bear all responsibility for decisions based on it. The Site is provided free of charge and "as-is." We may accept voluntary donations, which are optional and confer no special rights. We reserve the right to introduce fees, change features, or modify monetization without notice. You must use the Site lawfully and not misuse it (e.g., for illegal activities, hacking, or uploading harmful content). Maintain your account security.

Disclaimers and Liability

We provide no warranties, express or implied, including for merchantability, fitness, accuracy, availability, quality of service (QoS), uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or that the Site remains free or unchanged. We disclaim liability for viruses, inaccuracies, or losses from use. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. Our total liability is limited to any donation amount from you in the prior 12 months (or €0 if none).

Intellectual Property and Termination

Site content is our property or licensed, protected by IP laws. You may not reproduce or distribute it without consent, except for personal use. We may terminate your access anytime for any reason, without notice.

Data Privacy Statement

This Data Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website stockranker.net (the "Website").

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your data is the Website operator, as indicated above under "Legal Imprint".

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following data when you create an account on the Website:

• Username: A unique identifier chosen by you.
• Password: Stored in hashed form for security purposes.

Additionally, we use session cookies to manage your user sessions. These cookies contain temporary identifiers and do not track your activity beyond maintaining your logged-in state during your visit.

We do not collect your real name, email address, payment information, or any other personal data unless voluntarily provided in communications with us. Server logs may automatically record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and timestamps for security and maintenance purposes, but this data is anonymized where possible and not linked to your account.

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account.
• To authenticate your login and maintain session security.
• To enable you to create, store, and access your stock investing checklists.
• To ensure the functionality and security of the Website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on the following legal grounds:

• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (providing the Website's services to you).
• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as maintaining Website security and preventing fraud (e.g., session management and logging).

Session cookies are essential for the Website's operation and do not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive and German TTDSG.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted by DigitalOcean in an EU region. Passwords are securely hashed using industry-standard algorithms.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration, including encryption and access controls.

Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, typically until you delete your account or request deletion. Session data is deleted upon logout or session expiry.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not share your data with third parties. There are no third-party integrations on the Website.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR): Obtain information about your data.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Correct inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten') (Art. 17 GDPR): Delete your data.
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Limit processing in certain cases.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your data in a structured format.
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month, extendable if necessary.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA) in Germany.

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites. These links do not involve data sharing from our side, and interacting with them is subject to their privacy policies.