Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Cheap Stock Broker, accessible at cheapstockbroker.com (“we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Platform”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling it responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you visit or use our Platform, how we use and protect it, who we may share it with, and what rights you have. It is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

ℹ  Your Consent:  By accessing or using cheapstockbroker.com, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit the Contact Us form (name, email address, and message)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or broker update alerts
  • Request a broker account-opening callback or submit an inquiry
  • Interact with our broker affiliate links and provide information on the broker’s platform

This may include your name, email address, phone number, and message content.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Cheap Stock Broker, technical data is automatically collected including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited, broker reviews accessed, calculators used, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website URL and search terms used to reach the Platform
  • Screen resolution and session identifiers

This data is collected through cookies, Google Analytics, and similar technologies to help us understand Platform usage and improve content quality.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies — Required for core Platform functions including the brokerage calculator suite and financial calculators.
  • Analytics Cookies — Tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with broker reviews, comparisons, and calculator pages.
  • Affiliate & Referral Cookies — Track broker referral clicks and account-opening conversions for affiliate commission purposes when users access broker sign-up links.
  • Functional Cookies — Remember user preferences and calculator inputs across sessions.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect calculator functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver and maintain all Platform content including broker reviews, comparisons, calculators, and market guides
  • Respond to your Contact Us inquiries and support requests
  • Send newsletters, broker news, IPO updates, and market guides you have opted into
  • Facilitate broker account-opening referrals when requested through affiliate links
  • Operate, maintain, and continuously improve the Platform
  • Analyse usage patterns to improve content, navigation, and user experience
  • Process and track affiliate referrals and commissions from broker partners
  • Comply with applicable Indian laws and prevent fraudulent use of the Platform

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

4.1 With Broker Partners (When You Request)

When you click a broker affiliate link or submit a broker inquiry, your information may be shared with the relevant broker to facilitate account opening. By submitting such a request, you consent to this sharing. Please review each broker’s privacy policy before opening an account.

4.2 With Analytics and Technology Providers

Trusted third-party providers including Google Analytics and web hosting services access data only to perform their contracted services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

4.3 For Legal Compliance

We may disclose information where required by applicable Indian law, court order, government directive, or regulatory authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Cheap Stock Broker, our users, or the public.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the Platform, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction with prior notice.

5. Affiliate Relationships and Data

Cheap Stock Broker participates in affiliate marketing programs with Indian stock brokers including m.Stock, Zerodha, Groww, Upstox, 5Paisa, ICICI Direct, Kotak Securities, HDFC Securities, Angel One/Angel Broking, Sharekhan, Edelweiss/Nuvama, Motilal Oswal, IIFL Securities, and others reviewed on the Platform.

ℹ  Editorial Independence:  Affiliate and commercial arrangements do not influence our editorial broker rankings, reviews, ratings, or comparisons. All content is produced independently. Affiliate revenue helps us maintain the Platform as a free resource for all users.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures including HTTPS encryption and secure server infrastructure to protect your personal data. However, no digital system is entirely secure. You share information with us at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. Contact inquiry data is retained for a reasonable operational period. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely to improve the Platform.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Platform contains links to broker trading platforms, SEBI portals, NSE and BSE official sites, AMFI, financial news sources, and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. Their inclusion does not constitute endorsement.

9. Children’s Privacy

Cheap Stock Broker is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal data, we will take prompt steps to delete it.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data; to withdraw consent from marketing communications at any time; and to opt out of Google Analytics tracking. To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact Us page.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When material changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date. Your continued use of Cheap Stock Broker after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

Website: https://cheapstockbroker.com/contact-us/
Platform: Cheap Stock Broker (cheapstockbroker.com)