Privacy Policy for 100patterns.com
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
1. General Information
100patterns (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.100patterns.com (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service. We process your data exclusively on the basis of the legal provisions (GDPR/DSGVO, TKG 2003).
2. Information Collection for Registered Users
To provide our core functionality for members, we store data you actively create:
Account Data: Email address, name, and encrypted credentials.
Financial Chart Annotations: Coordinates of lines and freehand drawings attached to specific chart IDs.
Private Notes & Watchlists: Textual notes and custom asset lists saved to your profile.
3. Data Collection for Non-Registered Users (Guests)
Our Service offers “Teaser Features” that are visible to guests but restricted to Pro accounts. To ensure the technical security, prevent abuse of our interface (e.g., automated scraping or brute-force attempts on Pro-modals), and provide a seamless transition for potential upgrades, we collect:
Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, and interaction timestamps.
Legal Basis: This processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) to maintain Service integrity and provide functional marketing previews.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Performance of a Contract: Processing account data and user content for registered members.
Legitimate Interests: Security monitoring and prevention of fraudulent use of demo tools.
Consent: Explicit opt-in for newsletter and marketing communications.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
Functional Cookies: Used for authentication and to store UI preferences (e.g., “Hide Drawings” toggle).
Local Storage: We utilize your browser’s Local Storage to save custom chart colors and your last active watchlist view. This data remains on your device and is not used for cross-site tracking.
6. Service Providers & Payments
Payment Processors: Payments for Pro memberships are handled via encrypted third-party providers (e.g., Stripe/PayPal). We do not store credit card information on our servers.
Hosting: Our databases are hosted on secure servers within the EU to ensure maximum data protection.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to access, rectification, erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”), restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address provided below.
8. Contact Us
For any privacy-related inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Exp3rts GmbH, Thaliastraße 146 – 1160 Vienna- Austria