Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Bushido Invest ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you access and use the Bushido Invest platform (the "Platform").
We process personal data in accordance with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR")
- Applicable Spanish data protection laws
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Bushido Invest
Andres Mendez
PO Box 20002, Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga, Spain
Email: info@bushidoinvest.com
3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to operate and secure the Platform.
3.1 Account Data
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
Authentication is performed using passwordless "magic link" technology. We do not collect or store passwords.
3.2 Usage and Technical Data
When you access the Platform, we may collect:
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type
- Access timestamps
- Basic log data
This information is used for:
- Security
- Fraud prevention
- Platform stability
- Technical debugging
3.3 User-Generated Content
If you upload or share:
- Backtest data
- Configuration parameters
- Structured trading results
This data is stored within your account. You are responsible for ensuring that uploaded content does not contain personal data of third parties or unlawful material.
Our Data Philosophy
We believe in minimal data collection. We only store what is absolutely necessary to provide you with structured trading intelligence. We never sell your data, and we do not use passwords, reducing your risk exposure.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
4.1 Contractual Necessity
Processing is necessary to:
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate access via magic link
- Provide access to the Platform's analytical features
4.2 Legitimate Interest
We process certain technical data to:
- Maintain platform security
- Prevent abuse
- Improve system performance
4.3 Consent
Where analytics cookies are used, processing is based on your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings panel.
4.4 Legal Obligation
Where required to comply with applicable law.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide secure authentication
- Operate and maintain the Platform
- Deliver structured performance analytics
- Improve usability and reliability
- Communicate essential service-related messages
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
We do not sell personal data. We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.
6. Cookies and Analytics
6.1 Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies required for:
- Authentication
- Session management
- Security
- Storing your cookie preferences (for example via browser local storage)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and do not require consent.
6.2 Analytics and session insights (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
With your explicit consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Platform. Google Analytics may collect:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited
- Interaction data
With the same consent, we may use Microsoft Clarity to generate heatmaps and session recordings that help us improve usability. Clarity is not activated until you provide consent via the cookie banner.
Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity are not loaded until you accept analytics cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time via Cookie preferences in the site footer, which may reload the page to apply your choice.
6.3 International Data Transfers
Although the Platform is hosted in Europe, Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are used.
7. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data except as necessary to operate the Platform.
7.1 Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party providers for:
- Hosting infrastructure
- Email delivery services
- Security services
- Analytics services (with consent)
These providers process data under contractual agreements and only as necessary to provide their services.
7.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal data if required by law or lawful authority.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain your account
- Provide the Platform's services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data unless retention is legally required.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact: legal@bushidoinvest.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos).
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Encrypted HTTPS connections
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Access controls
- Infrastructure security best practices
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
11. Early Access Status
The Platform may operate under an Early Access model. Features and data structures may evolve over time. This does not affect your data protection rights.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:
- The "Last updated" date will change.
- Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated version.
13. Contact
For any privacy-related inquiries:
Email: legal@bushidoinvest.com
Need to request data deletion or have specific privacy questions?
Contact Privacy Team