Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

Ignara Strategies, LLC ("we", "our", "us") operates Ignara Strategy Lab (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide

When you use our calculators and tools, you may input information such as:

  • Hedge parameters (commodity type, quantity, coverage percentage)
  • Market calculations (ticker symbols, probability estimates, bankroll amounts)
  • F1 simulation parameters (lap times, degradation rates)

Note: We do not require you to create an account or provide personal identification information to use our tools.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect:

  • Session IDs: Anonymous identifiers used to maintain consistent market display during your browsing session
  • Server Logs: Standard web server logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps (retained by our hosting provider)
  • Calculation History: Kelly calculations and market lookups are stored in our database for analytics and to display recent activity
2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide Calculations: Process your inputs and return hedge sizing, Kelly calculations, and simulation results
  • Maintain Session State: Keep consistent trending market displays during your browsing session
  • Improve the Site: Analyze usage patterns to improve our tools and user experience
  • Display History: Show recent calculations on the markets page

We do NOT:

  • Sell your information to third parties
  • Share your information with advertisers
  • Use your information for targeted advertising
  • Create profiles for marketing purposes
3. Data Storage

Your data is stored in a SQLite database hosted on Render.com servers located in the United States.

Educational Application Notice: This is a free educational application. Data stored in our database is not encrypted at rest. Do not enter sensitive personal information (social security numbers, financial account numbers, passwords, etc.) into any of our tools.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, but cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

4. Cookies and Sessions

We use Flask sessions to maintain state during your visit. This creates a session cookie in your browser that:

  • Contains a unique session identifier
  • Ensures consistent trending market displays during your visit
  • Expires when you close your browser (session cookie)

We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies (like Google Analytics), or advertising cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

The Site integrates with third-party services to provide data. These services have their own privacy policies:

When you use our Site, data requests are made to these services on your behalf. We do not control their data collection practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

  • Calculation History: Retained indefinitely for analytics
  • Market Snapshots: Retained for 30 days for historical charts
  • Server Logs: Retained per Render.com's policies

If you would like your data deleted, please contact us at Julio.Sera@ignarastrategies.com with your request.

7. International Users (GDPR Notice)

Ignara Strategies, LLC is based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your data will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

For EU/EEA Users: By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States. The United States may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

If you have questions about your rights under GDPR or wish to exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability), please contact us.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Ignara Strategies, LLC
Julio W. Sera III
Email: Julio.Sera@ignarastrategies.com
Website: ignarastrategies.com