Market Flow is a free, open-source webapp built to provide Australian retail traders and investors with access to ASX market data, technical analysis tools, and educational content. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit and use marketflow.au.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use this website.
Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit marketflow.au, we automatically collect certain information about your usage:
- Analytics Data: We use Vercel Analytics and similar tools to understand how users interact with the website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referrer information, and device type. This helps us improve the user experience and identify technical issues.
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times for security and troubleshooting purposes.
- Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and remember your preferences.
Third-Party Data
Market data (stock prices, charts, announcements) displayed on Market Flow comes from established financial data providers. This data is publicly available and subject to ASX data licensing requirements.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Market Flow is a read-only tool with no user accounts or authentication. We do not collect:
- Personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details (unless you voluntarily email us)
- Financial information or investment history
- Browsing habits beyond basic analytics
How We Use Your Information
The limited information we automatically collect is used for:
- To improve and optimize the website and services
- To understand user behavior and preferences
- To monitor website performance and security
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent any information to third parties.
Information may only be shared with:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that assist us in hosting and operating the website (e.g., Vercel for hosting and analytics).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal processes (court orders, subpoenas).
Data Retention
Analytics and log data are retained according to the default retention policies of our service providers. We do not maintain long-term personal data stores since we don't collect personal information from users.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information transmitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to protect the data we process.
Third-Party Links
Market Flow may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to marketflow.au. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach out at: