Quote Daddy — Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16 June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Market Equities Limited, a company incorporated in Ireland, with its registered office at Courtyard, Manor House, 3 Church Rd, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 AK25, Ireland ("Market Equities", "we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the Quote Daddy website and application (the "Service").
We are the data controller for the personal data described in this Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data-protection laws.
By using the Service, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
a. Information you provide:
- Account data — such as your name (or display name), email address, and password (stored in hashed form by our authentication provider).
- Subscription and billing data (if you purchase a paid plan) — billing details and transaction records. Full payment-card numbers are processed by our payment processor and are not stored by us.
- Communications — information you provide when you contact us (e.g. support requests).
b. Information generated by your use of the Service:
- Watchlists, alerts, and preferences — the symbols you track, lists you create, alerts you set, and app settings.
- Usage data — interactions with features, pages viewed, and similar activity.
c. Information collected automatically:
- Technical data — IP address, device and browser type, operating system, language, and approximate location derived from IP.
- Cookies and similar technologies — see Section 7.
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data, and you should not submit such data to us.
2. How and Why We Use Your Data (Legal Bases)
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Creating and managing your account; providing the Service and its features (watchlists, alerts, etc.) | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Processing payments and managing subscriptions | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Sending service-related communications (e.g. confirmation, security, account notices) | Performance of a contract / legitimate interests |
| Securing the Service, preventing fraud and abuse, and ensuring reliability | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Improving and developing the Service and understanding usage | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Sending marketing communications (where applicable) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — you may withdraw at any time |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have assessed that those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. You may object to such processing (see Section 6).
3. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only as necessary, with:
- Service providers (processors) who help us run the Service under contract, including:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers (for application hosting and delivery);
- Authentication and database providers (for account management and data storage);
- Payment processors (for paid plans);
- analytics or communication tools, where used.
- Third-party data providers — note that market data and news are received *from* such providers; we generally do not send your personal data *to* them, beyond what is technically necessary to request data.
- Legal and regulatory authorities — where required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy.
All processors are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data and process it only on our instructions.
4. International Data Transfers
We are based in Ireland (EU). Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure an appropriate safeguard is in place, such as an adequacy decision by the European Commission or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), so that your data receives an equivalent level of protection. You may contact us for more information about these safeguards.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy:
- Account data — for as long as your account is active, and for a reasonable period afterwards.
- Billing records — for the period required by applicable tax and accounting law.
- Usage and technical data — for a limited period for security and improvement purposes.
When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access — obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances;
- Restriction — request that we limit processing in certain circumstances;
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format;
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing;
- Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, at any time (without affecting prior processing); and
- Not be subject to solely automated decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects (we do not carry out such decision-making).
To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (generally one month). We may need to verify your identity first. Exercising your rights is free, though we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse manifestly unfounded or excessive requests as permitted by law.
Right to complain. If you believe we have not handled your data lawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) (www.dataprotection.ie) or your local EU/EEA supervisory authority. We would, however, appreciate the chance to address your concerns first.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service, keep you signed in, remember preferences, maintain security, and understand usage. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function; others are optional. Where required by law, we will request your consent for non-essential cookies, and you can manage your preferences through your browser settings or any cookie controls we provide. Blocking certain cookies may affect functionality.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration, including encryption in transit, access controls, and use of reputable infrastructure providers. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and, where required, affected users, in accordance with applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact [email protected].
10. Third-Party Links and Content
The Service may contain links to, or content from, third-party websites and services (including news sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify you (for example, by posting the updated Policy with a new "Last updated" date or via the Service). Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect indicates your acknowledgement of the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Market Equities Limited Courtyard, Manor House, 3 Church Rd, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 AK25, Ireland Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy is provided as a general template tailored to Quote Daddy and does not constitute legal advice. Market Equities Limited should have this Policy reviewed by a qualified Irish/EU data-protection lawyer, and complete a record of processing activities, before relying on it. If you appoint a Data Protection Officer or EU representative, their details should be added here.