Contents
1. Who we are
BracketWise is a personal hobby project based in Bengaluru, India. Our website is located at bracketwise.in.
For privacy-related queries, contact us at: [email protected]
BracketWise is NOT registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as an Investment Adviser or Research Analyst. All content is for informational purposes only.
2. Data we collect
Information you provide
- Email address — when you subscribe to our weekly research brief
- Tax bracket preference — if you select your income bracket on the website (stored locally in your browser only, not on our servers)
Information collected automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, referring URL
- IP address — collected automatically by our hosting provider (GitHub Pages) and analytics services
- Cookies — see Section 4 for details
Information we do NOT collect
- We do not collect your name, phone number, address, or any financial account details
- We do not collect your PAN, Aadhaar, or any government ID
- We do not collect your portfolio holdings or trading history
3. How we use your data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Email address — to send you the weekly BracketWise research brief you subscribed to, and occasional product updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
- Usage data — to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it, and to measure the reach of our content.
- Analytics — to understand our audience and improve the quality of our research content.
We will never use your email address to send unsolicited commercial communications unrelated to BracketWise. We will never sell your email address to third parties.
4. Cookies and advertising
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies we use
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). These do not personally identify you.
- Advertising cookies — this website does not currently display paid advertisements. If advertising is introduced in the future, this notice will be updated.
Advertising
This website does not currently display advertisements. If advertising is introduced in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Managing cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our site.
5. Data sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers — we use third-party services to operate our platform (email delivery, analytics, website hosting). These providers access your data only to perform services on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements — we may disclose your data if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfer — if BracketWise is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Third-party services we use include:
- GitHub Pages (website hosting) — GitHub Privacy Statement
- Google Analytics (usage analytics) — Google Privacy Policy
6. Your rights under DPDP Act 2023
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), you have 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 — you can request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure — you can request deletion of your personal data
- Right to withdraw consent — you can withdraw consent for data processing at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our email list)
- Right to grievance redressal — you can raise a grievance with us regarding processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
To unsubscribe from our weekly brief, click the unsubscribe link in any email we send you, or email us at [email protected] with subject "Unsubscribe".
7. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption (SSL/TLS) for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We retain your email address only for as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter. Upon unnewsletter, your email will be removed from our mailing list within 30 days.
8. Children's privacy
BracketWise is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete that information.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: bracketwise.in
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
We aim to respond to all privacy-related queries within 30 days.
11. Investment disclaimer
All content published on bracketwise.in — including research observations, market analysis, tax information, and factor model outputs — is AI-generated and provided for informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this website constitutes:
- Investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security
- Portfolio management advice
- A solicitation to invest in any financial instrument
- Tax advice (consult a qualified CA for personalised tax guidance)
Past performance of this personal research model does not guarantee future results. Equity investments are subject to market risk. The value of investments may go down as well as up. You may receive back less than you invest.
All investment decisions are the sole responsibility of the reader. Before investing, please read all relevant documents carefully and consider consulting a SEBI-registered investment adviser for personalised advice.
SEBI Investor Helpline: 1800 266 7575 | sebi.gov.in
12. Terms of use
Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using bracketwise.in, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
Permitted use
You may access and use our website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without prior written permission.
Intellectual property
All content on bracketwise.in — including text, design, graphics, and the underlying research methodology — is the property of BracketWise and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The personal factor model, signal logic, and research methodology behind this project are private.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BracketWise shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on any content on bracketwise.in. This includes any losses arising from investment decisions made based on content from this website.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Contact
For any queries regarding these terms, contact us at [email protected]