Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 19, 2025 Axiom Futures, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Build Alpha software (“Software” or “Service”), a no-code platform for algorithmic trading strategy development, testing, and optimization. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our Software, website (www.buildalpha.com) (www.buildalpha.com), or related services. This Policy is incorporated into our End-User License Agreement (EULA) and applies to all users. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, additional GDPR-specific provisions apply. If you are a California resident, additional CCPA/CPRA-specific provisions apply. By using the Software or our services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Account and Profile Information: When you register, purchase a license, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, billing information (e.g., payment details processed via third-party providers), and other contact details.
User-Generated Content: Strategies, configurations, parameters, backtest results, performance metrics, trade-level simulations, and other data you input or generate through the Software.
Communications: Information from emails, support tickets, or feedback you send us.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system), Software interaction logs (e.g., features used, timestamps), and aggregated statistics.
Performance and Diagnostic Data: Backtest outputs, strategy lifecycle events (e.g., creation, modification), and error logs to improve the Software.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies for essential functions (e.g., session management). We do not use them for advertising or cross-site tracking. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

C. Information from Third Parties

Data Vendors and Integrations: If you connect to third-party data sources (e.g., brokers or quote providers), we may receive market data or connection logs, subject to their terms.
Payment Processors: Billing details from providers like Stripe (we do not store full card numbers).

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial origin, health data) unless inherent to your strategies (e.g., financial data), and only with your explicit input. For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Categories):

Identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP).
Commercial information (e.g., purchase history).
Internet activity (e.g., usage logs).
Professional information (if provided).
Inferences (e.g., derived from strategies for aggregated insights).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Providing and Improving the Service: To operate the Software, process licenses, provide support, and enhance features (e.g., analyzing anonymized strategy data for product improvements).
Analytics and Research: Aggregating and anonymizing data (e.g., strategies, backtests) to identify patterns, develop signals, or conduct internal research. This does not identify individual users.
Communications: Sending updates, newsletters, or support responses (with opt-out options).
Compliance and Security: Detecting fraud, ensuring legal compliance, and protecting against misuse.
Business Operations: Billing, analytics, and aggregating usage stats.

Legal Bases (for GDPR):

Consent: For non-essential processing (e.g., marketing emails or aggregating strategies for signals—via opt-in).
Contract Performance: To provide the Software and fulfill your license.
Legitimate Interests: For improvements, security, and analytics (balanced against your rights).
Legal Obligations: Where required by law.

We do not use your information for automated decision-making that produces legal effects.3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information (as defined under CCPA/CPRA or GDPR). We share information only as follows:

Service Providers: With vendors (e.g., cloud hosts like AWS, analytics tools) under strict contracts ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, with notice where required.
Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, subpoenas, or protect rights (e.g., fraud prevention).
Aggregated/Anonymized Data: Non-personal aggregated insights may be shared for research or with partners, but not in identifiable form.

We do not share with third parties for their marketing purposes. For California Residents: In the past 12 months and beyond, we have disclosed identifiers, commercial info, and internet activity to service providers for business purposes. No sales occurred.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights regarding your information:

Access/Know: Request details on what we hold.
Correction/Rectification: Update inaccurate data.
Deletion/Erasure: Request removal (subject to legal retention).
Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
Objection/Restriction: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: For consent-based processing.
Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Although we do not sell/share, you can submit requests.

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

Opt-out of sales/sharing (none occur, but link: Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information (david@buildalpha.com).
Limit use of sensitive personal information.
No financial incentives for data collection.
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

For GDPR Users:

Lodge complaints with your supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in UK).
We are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) but designate david@buildalpha.com for inquiries.

To exercise rights, email david@buildalpha.com with verification (e.g., account email). We respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA), extendable. No fees unless requests are excessive. You can opt-out of marketing via unsubscribe links. Manage cookies in your browser.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures (e.g., encryption, access controls, firewalls) to protect data. However, no system is fully secure; you use the Software at your own risk, as per the EULA. In case of a breach, we notify affected users and authorities as required (e.g., within 72 hours under GDPR).

6. Data Retention

We retain data as needed for purposes outlined (e.g., account info while active, plus at least 7 years for legal/tax reasons). Anonymized aggregates may be kept indefinitely. You can request deletion.

7. International Data TransfersWe are based in Florida, USA. Data may be processed in the US or other countries. For EEA/UK users, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other GDPR-approved mechanisms for transfers. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Software is not for users under 18 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. Contact us if you believe we have such data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Material changes will be notified via email or in-Software notice, with the effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests:
Axiom Futures, LLC
Email: david@buildalpha.com
Website: www.buildalpha.com

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You consent to cookies if you continue to use the website. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user’s experience more efficient. The law states that I can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies, I need your permission.

This site uses different types of cookies. You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on the website. Learn more about me, how you can contact me and how I process data by emailing me through contact page or viewing the full disclosures at buildalpha.com/disclosures. Feel free to email me at david@buildalpha.com

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