Privacy Policy

PredictQ, Inc. ("PredictQ," "we," "us," or "our") operates the prediction markets analytics platform at predictq.market (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Platform.

By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account registration information (name, email address, username)
• Profile information (biography, social media handles, area of expertise)
• Content you submit (picks, analysis, comments, forum posts)
• Communications you send us (support requests, feedback)
• Waitlist and newsletter sign-up information

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits)
• Device information (hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, content viewed, interactions with the Platform)
• Location data (general geographic location inferred from IP address)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Platform. These technologies help us:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how users interact with the Platform
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
• Marketing Cookies: Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Platform. By continuing to use the Platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.

1.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms, such as prediction market exchanges you connect to the Platform, social media platforms if you use social login, and analytics and advertising partners.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Provide customer support
• Send transactional communications (confirmations, account updates)
• Send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent where required)
• Display your public profile, leaderboard rankings, and performance data
• Analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, security incidents, and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Public Information

Certain information is public by default on the Platform, including your username, profile information, leaderboard rankings, and prediction performance data. Do not include information in your public profile that you do not want others to see.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, and payment processing. These vendors are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

3.3 Business Transfers

If PredictQ is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform of any such change in ownership.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of PredictQ, our users, or the public.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your consent.

3.6 What We Do Not Do

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information with advertisers for their own independent use.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 All Users

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

5.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at support@predictq.market.

5.3 EEA, UK, and Swiss Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability.

Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes performance of a contract (providing the Platform), legitimate interests (improving the Platform, security), consent (marketing communications), and legal compliance.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at support@predictq.market.

6. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments.

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, contact us at support@predictq.market.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Platform.

9. International Data Transfers

PredictQ is based in the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform with a new effective date and, where appropriate, by sending an email notification. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact:

PredictQ, Inc.
Attn: Privacy
support@predictq.market
predictq.market

We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.