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Privacy Policy: Why We're Building A Trading Research Lab in Public

Last Updated: May 10, 2026  ·  Code Assassins, LLC

This Privacy Policy explains how Code Assassins, LLC (“Code Assassins,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit codeassassins.com (the “Site”) or enroll in our Labs courses. We keep this simple and honest — consistent with our commitment to transparency.

1. Who We Are

Code Assassins LLC is an AI-powered trading research company. We publish systematic trading research, run educational Labs courses through our learning management system, and offer a newsletter covering strategy experiments, backtesting results, and market insights.

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at: info@codeassassins.com

2. What Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:
  • Newsletter sign-ups: First name, last name, and email address when you subscribe to Notes From the Lab
  • Course enrollment: Name, email address, and payment information when you enroll in a Labs course via Tutor LMS
  • Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you reach out via our Consulting contact form
Information collected automatically:
  • IP address and general location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring URLs
  • Device type and operating system
We do not collect social security numbers, government IDs, or sensitive financial data beyond what is necessary to process course payments.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To send the Notes From the Lab newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
  • To manage your enrollment and access to Labs courses
  • To process payments for premium Labs content
  • To respond to consulting inquiries and contact form submissions
  • To improve the Site and understand how visitors engage with our content
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following services to operate the Site. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data:

  • WordPress — website platform (automattic.com/privacy)
  • Tutor LMS — learning management system for Labs courses
  • MailerLite — email newsletter platform (mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy)
  • Google Workspace — business email and productivity tools
  • Google Analytics — website traffic analytics (policies.google.com/privacy)
  • Stripe — payment processing for premium course enrollment (stripe.com/privacy)
  • YouTube — video hosting for course and research content

These services may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. Cookies

The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience. We use cookies for:

  • Keeping you logged in to your Labs course account
  • Understanding how visitors navigate the Site via analytics
  • Remembering your preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality, including course access.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to Notes From the Lab, you will receive emails about trading research, strategy experiments, AI tools, and course updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time and we will remove you from our list promptly.

If you enroll in a Labs course, you may receive transactional emails related to your enrollment and course updates. These are necessary for the service and are not subject to the marketing opt-out.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we remove your information from our active mailing list. If you request deletion of your account or data, we will process that request within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption on all Site pages and secure payment processing via Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Access to personal information is limited to those who need it to operate and improve the Site.

9. Your Rights — California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@codeassassins.com.

10. Your Rights — EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the right to:
  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Request erasure of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Our legal basis for processing your data is consent (newsletter subscriptions), contract performance (course enrollment), and legitimate interests (site analytics). To exercise your rights, contact us at info@codeassassins.com.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Financial Disclaimer

The trading research, backtesting results, and strategy content published on Code Assassins is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past backtest performance does not guarantee future results. Trade at your own risk.

13. Links to Other Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: