Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

At Pierce Finance, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with powerful agentic research tools. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

  • Account Data: When you register for an account, we collect your email address and profile information provided by our authentication partners (e.g., Google).
  • Payment Information: Financial transactions are handled exclusively by Stripe. We do not store or process your full credit card details on our servers; we only store anonymized tokens and transaction history necessary for billing.

1.2 Usage and Chat Data

  • Conversations: We store your "Pierce Conversations" (chat history) to provide you with a persistent research record and to allow the AI to maintain context across sessions.
  • Analytics: We collect anonymized usage data (e.g., feature frequency, navigation paths) to improve site performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Data

2.1 Service Provision

We use your data to manage your account, track your "Pierce Points" balance, and provide the interactive research interface.

2.2 AI Research Fulfillment

To fulfill your research requests, your queries (which may contain company names or financial parameters) are sent to third-party Large Language Model (LLM) providers such as OpenAI or Anthropic via secure API gateways (e.g., OpenRouter).

  • Non-Training Commitment: We utilize enterprise-grade API connections that request your data be excluded from training foundational models. However, the internal data practices of third-party AI providers are subject to their respective privacy policies.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share data only in the following contexts:

  • Service Providers: We share data with partners who provide essential infrastructure, such as Cloudflare (hosting) and Stripe (billing).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Your Rights and Choices

4.1 Data Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

4.2 Data Deletion

You may request the deletion of your account and all associated chat history at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting support.

4.3 Cookies

We use cookies for essential session management and authentication. You can control cookie settings in your browser, but disabling them may limit Service functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption at rest and in transit, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in jurisdictions other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of information to countries with different data protection laws.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@pierce.finance.