Privacy Policy

Written ByInstockBroker Team Updated on

1. Introduction

Welcome to InstockBroker, accessible at instockbroker.com (“we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Platform”). InstockBroker is a financial education and stock broker comparison platform. We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling it responsibly in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit or use our Platform, how we use and protect it, who we may share it with, and what rights you have over your data.

ℹ  Your Consent:  By accessing or using instockbroker.com, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit the Contact Us form (name, email address, phone number, and message)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter, market alerts, or broker update emails
  • Use a broker account-opening form or callback request form
  • Engage with us through our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest)

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message or inquiry.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit InstockBroker, technical data is automatically collected, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited, broker review pages accessed, calculator tools used, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website URL and search terms used to reach the Platform
  • Screen resolution and session identifiers

This data is collected through cookies, Google Analytics, and similar technologies to help us understand platform usage and improve content quality.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

InstockBroker uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use:

  • Essential Cookies — Required for the Platform to function correctly, such as maintaining session state for calculators and navigation.
  • Analytics Cookies — Tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand how users navigate the Platform and interact with broker reviews and comparison pages.
  • Affiliate & Referral Cookies — Track broker referral clicks and account-opening conversions for affiliate commission purposes when users access broker sign-up pages.
  • Functional Cookies — Remember display preferences and your use of calculator tools.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential or functional cookies may affect the operation of our calculators and comparison features.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and maintain all Platform content including broker reviews, comparisons, calculators, and educational guides
  • To respond to your Contact Us inquiries and support requests
  • To send newsletters, IPO updates, broker news, and financial education content you have opted into
  • To facilitate broker account-opening referrals when you request them via affiliate links
  • To operate, maintain, and continuously improve the Platform
  • To analyse usage patterns to improve content, navigation, and the user experience
  • To process and track affiliate referrals and commissions from broker partners
  • To comply with applicable Indian laws and regulatory requirements
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use of the Platform

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 With Broker Partners (When You Request)

When you submit a broker account-opening inquiry, callback request, or click on a broker affiliate link, your contact details may be shared with the relevant broker to facilitate the account-opening process. By submitting such a request or clicking an affiliate link and completing a sign-up form on the broker’s site, you consent to that broker’s privacy practices. Please review each broker’s privacy policy before opening an account.

4.2 With Analytics and Technology Providers

Trusted third-party service providers including Google Analytics, web hosting services, and email delivery platforms may access data solely to perform their services and are bound by appropriate confidentiality obligations. No personally identifiable information is shared with analytics providers for advertising targeting purposes.

4.3 For Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information where required by applicable Indian law, valid court order, government directive, or regulatory authority, or where we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of InstockBroker, our users, or the public.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the Platform, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Affiliate Relationships and Data

InstockBroker participates in affiliate marketing programs with Indian stock brokers including m.Stock, Zerodha, Groww, Upstox, Motilal Oswal, Kotak Securities, Paytm Money, 5Paisa, ICICI Direct, Angel One, HDFC Sky, and others featured on our Platform. When you click an affiliate link and open a broker account, InstockBroker may earn a commission at no cost to you.

ℹ  Editorial Independence:  Affiliate arrangements do not influence our editorial broker rankings, reviews, comparisons, or ratings. Our content is produced independently based on research. Affiliate revenue helps us maintain the Platform as a free resource for all users.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the Platform and secure server infrastructure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or digital storage is entirely secure. While we take all reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Platform and share information with us at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable operational period. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Anonymised or aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely to improve the Platform.

8. Third-Party Links

InstockBroker contains links to third-party websites including broker platforms (Zerodha, Groww, Angel One, Upstox, m.Stock, 5Paisa, Motilal Oswal, Kotak Securities, Paytm Money, ICICI Direct, HDFC Sky), SEBI portals, NSE, BSE, AMFI, financial news sources, and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. Their inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Please review the privacy policy of every external site you visit through our Platform.

9. Children’s Privacy

InstockBroker is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. Stock market investing, broker comparisons, and financial education content are designed for adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal data, we will take prompt steps to delete it.

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access — Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Right to Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent — Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us.
  • Right to Opt Out of Analytics — Use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent tracking.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 12.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When material changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Your continued use of InstockBroker after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Website: https://instockbroker.com/contact-us/
Email: [email protected]
Platform: InstockBroker (instockbroker.com)