1. Introduction
MarketUpdate.net ("we," "our," "the site") is a free financial information website operated for general audiences. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit marketupdate.net, how we use that information, and the choices you have. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
Because the site does not require an account, most of the information we "collect" is technical and automatic, not personal data that you type in.
2.1 Information you provide directly
The only way you can send us personal information is by emailing us at the addresses listed on the Contact page. When you do, we receive your email address and whatever you write in the message, and we keep that correspondence for as long as necessary to respond and follow up.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Usage data. Pages viewed, referrer, approximate duration of visit, and interactions with the widgets on the page.
- Device and browser information. Browser type and version, operating system, screen size, language preferences.
- Network information. IP address and approximate geographic location derived from it (city or region level, not precise).
- Cookies and similar technologies. Described below and in the Cookie Policy.
2.3 Information from third parties
Google Analytics provides us with aggregated reporting about how the site is used. We do not receive individual-level personal data from these partners in the course of operating the site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above for a narrow set of purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website, including debugging technical issues.
- To understand traffic patterns at an aggregated level — for example, which pages are most popular or how users reach the site.
- To respond to emails you send us.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell personal information, and we do not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Advertising
MarketUpdate.net does not currently display advertising, and no advertising-network code (such as Google AdSense) runs on the site. If that changes, this policy and the Cookie Policy will be updated before any ads go live, including the relevant opt-out options.
5. Third-Party Services
We rely on a small set of third parties to operate the site:
- TradingView. All live market data, charts, heatmaps, screeners, and news timelines on the site are embedded widgets provided by TradingView. When these widgets load, TradingView may set its own cookies and collect technical information about your interaction with them. See TradingView's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns. See Google's Privacy Policy and the Google Analytics Opt-Out add-on.
- Frankfurter API. The Currency Converter requests daily reference exchange rates (published by the European Central Bank) from api.frankfurter.dev directly from your browser. That service receives your IP address and browser details as part of the request; no cookies are set by MarketUpdate.net for this.
- Google Fonts. Delivers the DM Sans typeface used on the site.
6. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. They are used on this site for analytics (Google Analytics) and by the embedded TradingView widgets. The Cookie Policy describes each category in detail, including how to disable cookies in the major browsers. Disabling cookies does not prevent you from reading the site but may affect how some widgets display.
7. Data Security
The site is served over HTTPS. We take reasonable measures to protect any information entrusted to us, including email correspondence. However, no system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted over the Internet.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as we need it for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law:
- Email correspondence: typically for the duration of our relationship plus a reasonable follow-up period.
- Server and analytics logs: generally aggregated or deleted after a limited retention window.
- Google Analytics data: retained according to the retention setting of our Google Analytics property and Google's own policies.
9. Rights for European (GDPR) Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent local law:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to request rectification of inaccurate personal data.
- The right to request erasure of your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").
- The right to restrict processing of your personal data.
- The right to object to processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- The right to lodge a complaint with your national data-protection supervisory authority.
Our legal bases for processing personal data are our legitimate interests in operating an informational website and, where applicable, your consent (for example, for non-essential cookies). To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].
10. Rights for California (CCPA/CPRA) Residents
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- The right to know what categories of personal information we have collected about you.
- The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising.
- The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights.
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. You can limit analytics collection with the Google Analytics Opt-Out add-on or your browser's tracking-prevention settings. To exercise other CCPA/CPRA rights, email [email protected].
11. Children's Privacy
MarketUpdate.net is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact [email protected] and we will take steps to remove it.
12. International Data Transfers
The site is available globally, and information collected through the site — including data processed by Google and TradingView — may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. Where required by law, such transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make a material change, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. For substantial changes that affect your rights, we will display a prominent notice on the site. Your continued use of MarketUpdate.net after the update takes effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. How to Contact Us
Privacy Contact
For questions about this policy or to exercise any of the rights described above:
Email: [email protected]
General support: [email protected]
Mailing address: Available on request. We do not publish a street address publicly.
Last reviewed on April 24, 2026.