Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

QuantMechanica
Vienna – Linz, Austria

Contact: info@quantmechanica.com

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Website Analytics (Plausible)

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant analytics tool hosted in the EU. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track users across websites. All data is aggregated and anonymous.

Data collected by Plausible: page URL, referrer, browser type, operating system, device type, and country (derived from IP, which is not stored). No cookie consent banner is required for Plausible under GDPR.

2.2 Newsletter (Buttondown)

If you subscribe to our newsletter (powered by Buttondown), we collect your email address for the purpose of sending you periodic updates about strategy results, pipeline progress, and new content. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — your consent.

2.3 Contact via Email

If you contact us via email, we store your email address and message content for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. This data is deleted once the conversation is concluded, unless retention is legally required.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

2.4 MQL5 Marketplace Purchases

Purchases of Expert Advisors are processed through the MQL5 Marketplace (MetaQuotes). QuantMechanica does not collect or store payment information. All transactions are handled by MetaQuotes according to their own privacy policy.

3. Cookies

This website does not use cookies. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party cookies. Plausible Analytics operates entirely without cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts — for typography (Inter, Source Code Pro). Google may receive your IP address when fonts are loaded. Google Privacy Policy
• Plausible Analytics — privacy-focused, cookie-free analytics (EU-hosted). Plausible Data Policy
• Myfxbook — embedded widget for live performance tracking. Myfxbook may set cookies when the widget loads. Myfxbook Privacy Policy
• Buttondown — newsletter service (when subscribed). Buttondown Privacy Policy

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — You can request information about what personal data we hold
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) — You can request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction (Art. 18 GDPR) — You can request restriction of processing
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) — You can request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) — You can object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) — You can withdraw consent at any time (e.g., newsletter)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@quantmechanica.com.

6. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Email correspondence is deleted after the inquiry is resolved. Analytics data (Plausible) is aggregated and anonymous — no personal data is retained.

7. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority:

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde
Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Wien
www.dsb.gv.at

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.