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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Prop Firm Watch Dog ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information from Twitter/X OAuth

When you sign in to the Service using Twitter/X OAuth, we collect the following information from your Twitter/X account:

  • Public profile information: Your display name and bio
  • Username: Your Twitter/X handle (@username)
  • Profile picture: Your Twitter/X avatar image URL
  • Twitter/X user ID: A unique identifier for your Twitter/X account

We request only the minimum OAuth scope necessary for authentication. We do not request access to your tweets, direct messages, followers list, or the ability to post on your behalf.

2.2. Information You Provide

When you use the Service, you may voluntarily provide additional information, including:

  • Case submissions (descriptions, categories, firm names)
  • Evidence uploads (screenshots, documents, and other files)
  • Comments and votes on cases

2.3. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring URL

3. Cookies and Local Storage

3.1. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality. These cookies maintain your login session and cannot be disabled while using the Service.
  • Preference cookies: Store your settings such as theme preference (light/dark mode) and cookie consent choices.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it. These are only set with your consent.

3.2. Local Storage

We use browser localStorage to store your preferences, including:

  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • UI state preferences (e.g., sidebar collapsed state)

You can clear localStorage data at any time through your browser settings. Doing so may reset your preferences to their defaults.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To authenticate your identity and maintain your account
  • To display your public profile (username and avatar) alongside your submitted cases and comments
  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • To enforce our Terms & Conditions, including rate limits and content policies
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues
  • To communicate with you about the Service, including important updates and policy changes
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. How Your Information Is Stored

5.1. Your data is stored using Supabase, a managed database and authentication platform hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the United States (US region).

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

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
  • Encryption of data at rest
  • Row-level security policies on database tables
  • Regular security audits and access reviews

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

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the platform:

6.1. Supabase

Supabase provides our database, authentication, and file storage infrastructure. Your account information, case data, and uploaded evidence are stored on Supabase servers. Supabase's privacy policy is available at supabase.com/privacy.

6.2. Vercel

Vercel hosts the Service and may collect server logs including IP addresses and request metadata. Vercel's privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

6.3. Twitter/X

Twitter/X is used for user authentication via OAuth. When you sign in, Twitter/X may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policy, available at x.com/en/privacy.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We share information with the above services only as necessary to operate the platform.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information. Note that profile information synced from Twitter/X (username, avatar) is updated automatically when you sign in.
  • Right to deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information. You can initiate account deletion through your account settings, or by contacting us directly. Upon deletion, your profile information will be removed, and your previously submitted content will be anonymized.
  • Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@propfirmwatchdog.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

8.1. We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service.

8.2. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal profile information within 30 days. Submitted cases, comments, and evidence may be retained in anonymized form (with no link to your identity) to preserve the integrity of the platform's review history.

8.3. We may retain certain information as required by law, to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for other legitimate business purposes.

8.4. Server logs and automatically collected data are typically retained for no more than 90 days.

9. Children's Privacy

9.1. The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

9.2. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

9.3. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@propfirmwatchdog.com so that we can take appropriate action.

10. International Data Transfers

10.1. Your information is stored and processed in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, you understand and consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

10.2. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed. However, the data protection laws of the United States may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10.3. By using the Service, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers and third-party service providers are located.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

11.2. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Information

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