1. Who We Are

WavRyder Media LLC ("WavRyder," "we," "us," or "our") is an editorial publication that provides daily market intelligence. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our publication, or participate in our Preview Program.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:
Email address (required for subscription and Preview Program participation). Name (optional). Payment information (processed by Stripe; WavRyder does not store credit card numbers). Responses to surveys or feedback requests (optional).

Information Collected Automatically:
IP address. Browser type and version. Device type. Pages visited and time spent. Referring URL. Email open and click-through rates.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: deliver the daily editorial signal and market commentary, operate the Preview Program, process subscription payments, improve our website and editorial content, communicate with you about your subscription or program participation, and comply with legal obligations. We do NOT use your information to: provide personalized investment advice (we do not and cannot do this), sell or rent your data to third parties, create individual investor profiles, or target you with third-party advertising.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We share limited data with the following service providers who assist in operating our business: Beehiiv (email delivery): receives your email address to deliver our publication. Stripe (payment processing): receives payment information for subscription transactions. Website hosting provider: receives standard server logs including IP addresses. Analytics tools: receive anonymized usage data to help us improve our website. Each provider is bound by data processing agreements that restrict their use of your data to the services they provide to us.

5. Your Rights

All Users:
You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email. You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You may request deletion of your personal data.

California Residents (CCPA):
Right to Know: You may request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected. Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information. Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will provide a 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' link. Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights including: right to access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restrict processing, right to data portability, and right to object. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (editorial publication delivery) and consent (where applicable).

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures including: two-factor authentication on all business accounts, encrypted data storage, regular security audits, and a documented incident response plan. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your subscription or program participation is active, plus [12 months] after cancellation for legal compliance purposes. You may request earlier deletion at any time.

8. Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will: notify affected individuals within 72 hours of discovery, notify applicable state attorneys general as required by law, and take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach.

9. Children's Privacy

WavRyder is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email to active subscribers and program participants. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries: [EMAIL ADDRESS]. WavRyder Media LLC, [ADDRESS].