How Maldonado Equity Research collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Maldonado Equity Research ("MER," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website at maldonadoequityresearch.com and all associated tools, reports, and subscription services. MER is a financial research publisher headquartered in New York, NY.
For privacy inquiries, contact us at: research@maldonadoequityresearch.com
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Delivering subscriptions & reports | Email, payment data | Contract performance |
| Sending research emails & newsletters | Email address | Consent / Legitimate interest |
| Processing payments | Payment info (via Stripe) | Contract performance |
| Improving tools & platform | Usage data, analytics | Legitimate interest |
| Fraud prevention & security | IP address, usage patterns | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | As required | Legal obligation |
| Marketing communications | Email address | Consent (opt-in only) |
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not permit advertisers to use your data for targeting on our platform.
MER uses the following third-party service providers who may process your data on our behalf:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic (Claude API) | AI-powered research generation | anthropic.com/privacy |
| Netlify | Website hosting & serverless functions | netlify.com/privacy |
| Kit (ConvertKit) | Email marketing & subscriber management | kit.com/privacy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | stripe.com/privacy |
| Tradier | Options market data (LEAPS Tool) | tradier.com/privacy |
| Zoho Mail | Business email services | zoho.com/privacy.html |
When you submit data through our tools, your inputs (e.g., ticker symbols, portfolio data) may be transmitted to the Anthropic API for analysis. We do not send personally identifiable information to the Anthropic API.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impact site functionality. We do not use cookies for cross-site behavioral advertising.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 7).
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold.
Receive your data in a machine-readable format (GDPR).
Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us.
Object to processing based on legitimate interest (GDPR).
MER does not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act. California residents may submit a verifiable consumer request to exercise any of the above rights by emailing research@maldonadoequityresearch.com with the subject line "CCPA Request."
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing are: (1) performance of a contract, (2) your consent, and (3) our legitimate business interests. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. To exercise GDPR rights, email us at research@maldonadoequityresearch.com with the subject line "GDPR Request."
MER services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at research@maldonadoequityresearch.com.
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS/SSL encryption, server-side API key management (keys are never exposed client-side), and access controls on subscriber data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email to active subscribers or by a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of MER services after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:
Maldonado Equity Research
New York, NY
Email: research@maldonadoequityresearch.com
Website: maldonadoequityresearch.com
We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days. For GDPR requests, we will respond within 30 days.