Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 24, 2026

1. Information We Collect

OpenWaters Trading ("we", "our", or "us") collects information that you provide directly to us when you:

  • Create an account
  • Use our backtesting platform
  • Contact our support team
  • Request beta access or join a waitlist

This information may include:

  • Name and email address
  • Authentication credentials (managed by Clerk)
  • Trading strategy configurations and backtest results
  • API keys for broker integrations (encrypted)
  • Broker connection metadata, paper/live mode selection, deployment activity, and audit events
  • Payment and subscription metadata from our payment processor when you purchase a plan

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Operate broker-connected paper deployment, owner-only live-capital pilot controls, safety checks, and audit logs

3. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information:

  • All API keys and sensitive data are encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption
  • Authentication is handled by a specialized third-party authentication provider
  • Data is transmitted over HTTPS
  • Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

  • With your explicit consent, including when you connect a third-party broker or payment provider
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud
  • With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Your trading strategies and backtest results are private and are not shared with other users unless you intentionally publish or share them through a product feature.

5. Your Data Rights

Depending on where you live, applicable law may give you the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or sell your data to advertisers.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time through your account settings. Some billing, security, broker-action, and audit records may be retained longer when needed for fraud prevention, dispute handling, legal obligations, or platform safety.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@leviathanlabs.org