Privacy Policy

1. Overview

List of Prop Firms ("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 visit our website listofpropfirms.com (the "Website").

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content
• Feedback & Suggestions: Information you provide when suggesting firms or reporting errors
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to updates (optional)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics including pages viewed, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Technical Data: Browser type and version, device type, operating system, screen resolution
• Location Data: General location (country/region level) based on IP address
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, referring websites

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Financial information or payment card details
• Trading account information
• Social Security numbers or government IDs
• Sensitive personal information

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Purpose	Legal Basis (GDPR)	Data Used
Respond to inquiries	Consent / Legitimate Interest	Contact information, message content
Improve website functionality	Legitimate Interest	Analytics data, technical data
Fix technical issues	Legitimate Interest	Technical data, log data
Send updates (if subscribed)	Consent	Email address
Prevent fraud and abuse	Legitimate Interest	IP addresses, usage patterns
Comply with legal obligations	Legal Obligation	Various as required

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following situations:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website:

• Web hosting providers (for website operation)
• Analytics services (anonymized data only)
• Email service providers (for correspondence)
• Content delivery networks (for performance)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government agency requests
• To protect our legal rights
• To prevent fraud or illegal activity

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

We may use services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics (privacy-focused configuration)
• Google Fonts (for typography)

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete cookies individually or entirely
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Receive a warning before a cookie is stored

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security patches and software updates
• Monitoring: Regular security audits and monitoring
• Secure Hosting: Reputable hosting providers with strong security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

7.1 Under GDPR (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

7.2 Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request information about data collection and use
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

7.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Data Type	Retention Period	Reason
Contact form submissions	90 days	Customer service follow-up
Email correspondence	1 year	Business records
Analytics data	14 months	Website improvement
Server logs	30 days	Security monitoring

After the retention period, data is either deleted or anonymized.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Privacy Shield certification (where still valid)

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• For significant changes, providing a prominent notice on our Website

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information