Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
Overview
PublicTradeLens ("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 publictradelens.com.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
- Device type (desktop/mobile)
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. GA4 collects data through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This data is anonymized and aggregated. It does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-8995675464812587). Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. By using our site, you consent to the use of these advertising cookies.
Cookies
We use cookies primarily through Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not require registration or account creation
- We do not collect names, emails, or personal information unless voluntarily submitted via contact form
- We do not sell user data to third parties
- We do not track users across other websites beyond standard Google services
Contact Form Data
If you submit our contact form, the information you provide (name, email, message) is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not store this data in any database or share it with third parties.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external sites (e.g., housestockwatcher.com, senatestockwatcher.com, congress.gov). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
PublicTradeLens is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.