Privacy Policy

Welcome to 18Points (https://18points.in/). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, read our forensic market analysis, or use our premium services.

1. Information We Collect When you register or log in to our website (e.g., using Google Login), we collect the following basic information:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Profile Picture (provided by Google authentication)

2. How We Use Your Information We use the data we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain your account and our website.
  • Send you market updates, newsletters, and technical notices.
  • Prevent fraudulent activities and ensure platform security.

3. Your Rights (Under DPDP Act 2023, India) In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction & Erasure: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data or delete your account and personal data completely.
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register a complaint with our Grievance Officer if you face any data-related issues.
  • Right to Nominate: You can nominate another individual to exercise your data rights in the event of death or incapacity.

4. Data Retention & Deletion Policy We retain your personal information only as long as your account is active. If you submit a request to delete your account, all your personal data will be completely erased from our servers within 30 days, subject to any legal obligations.

5. Third-Party Services & Advertising

  • Google Login: We use Google OAuth for a seamless login experience. We do not have access to your Google passwords.
  • Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense for advertising. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

6. Data Security & No Selling Policy We implement strict standard security measures to protect your personal information. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third-party marketing companies or data brokers.

7. Cookies We use standard cookies to keep you logged in securely, enhance your browsing experience, and analyze website traffic.

8. Newsletter Opt-Out You are in full control of the emails you receive from us. You can opt out of our marketing or newsletter emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of every email we send.

9. Policy Update Notification We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes to how we treat your data, we will notify you directly via email before the changes take effect.

10. Important Regulatory Disclaimer 18Points is an educational platform providing forensic market analysis. We are NOT a SEBI-registered investment advisor. The content on our website is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as direct financial advice.

11. Contact & Grievance Officer If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: