Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Privacy Policy

Shepherd ("Shepherd", "we", "us") provides halal-screened crypto trading signals through tradewithshepherd.com (the "Service"). This policy explains what we collect, why, and how you can control it.

What we collect

Device identifier. A random ID generated and stored in your browser (localStorage) the first time you visit, used to recognize your device across sessions and to deliver push notifications. It isn't tied to your name, email, or any other identity unless you choose to provide one.
Push notification token. If you enable alerts, Firebase Cloud Messaging (operated by Google) issues a token used solely to deliver trade signal notifications to your device.
Access token. If you were given an invite or access link, that token is stored locally and sent to our server to verify your access level.
Trades you choose to track. When you tap "I'm in" on a coin, the entry, stop, targets and position size you set are stored on our server so we can watch the trade and alert you while the app is closed. You can remove a tracked trade at any time. Shepherd only places orders on your exchange if you connect a trade-only key and tap to do so.
Trading preferences. Filters and settings you configure (which trade types you want alerts for, risk size, etc.) are saved against your device so they persist across sessions.
Basic visit/usage data. A timestamp and device identifier are logged when you open the app, so we can monitor that the alert pipeline is running and diagnose issues. Standard web server logs (via Cloudflare) may include IP address and browser type, used only for security and abuse prevention.
Account (optional). If you create an account, your email address is handled by Firebase Authentication (Google) so you can sign in on any device.
Trade journal. Trades you log are stored in your browser; if you're signed in, a copy is saved to your account so it syncs across your devices.

What we do not collect

You can browse the scanner without an account, email address or real name.
We do not collect bank or card numbers or wallet private keys, and we never hold your funds.
Optional: a trade-only Binance API key. Only if you connect one for one-tap orders. We refuse any key that can withdraw, transfer, or trade margin/futures, and require it to be IP-restricted to our relay server, so it can't be used from anywhere else. It's stored encrypted, never shown back to you or anyone else, and used only when you tap an action (placing, moving or cancelling your exit orders, or selling a position you choose to close). Disconnecting deletes it.

Third parties we rely on

Cloudflare — hosting, DNS, and basic web analytics (aggregate visit counts, not individual tracking profiles).
Firebase (Google) — push notification delivery only.
Binance public market data and public news sources — read-only, used to generate signals. No data about you is sent to these sources.

We do not sell your data, and we do not use it for advertising.

Cookies & on-device storage

Shepherd uses only essential cookies and your browser's own storage (localStorage / IndexedDB). We use no advertising cookies, no cross-site tracking and no third-party analytics cookies.

Sign-in — Firebase Authentication keeps you signed in on this device.
Settings — theme, scanner filters, your risk rules, Monitor on/off, and the notice that you've seen this banner.
Device ID — a random ID used for free-tier daily limits and visit counts.
Journal & alert memory — trades you log and which coins already alerted, so you aren't alerted twice.
Cloudflare may set strictly necessary cookies for security and performance.

Clearing this site's data in your browser removes all of it (and signs you out).

Your controls

Clearing your browser's site data/local storage removes your device identifier, saved filters, and local trade journal entirely.
You can disable push notifications at any time from your device/browser settings.
To request that we delete any server-side record tied to your device ID (preferences, access token, visit logs), email us and include the device ID if you have it — otherwise we'll help you locate it.

Children

The Service is not directed at and should not be used by anyone under 18.

Changes

We may update this policy as the Service evolves. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

Questions about this policy: leomorphiou@gmail.com

Terms of Service

Not financial advice. Shepherd provides informational trading signals generated by an automated technical-analysis engine. Nothing in the Service constitutes investment, financial, legal, or tax advice, and nothing is a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions.

Crypto trading risk. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile. Prices can move sharply against a position with no warning, and you can lose some or all of the capital you trade with. Only trade with money you can afford to lose. Past signal performance does not guarantee future results.

On "halal" screening. Shepherd applies a technical, rules-based filter intended to exclude instruments and trade structures commonly considered non-compliant under Sharia principles (e.g. excessive interest-bearing exposure, certain derivatives, gambling-linked tokens). This is a best-effort automated screen, not a religious ruling (fatwa), and we do not claim certification from any Sharia advisory board. If Sharia compliance is a material factor in your decision to trade a given asset, consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar independently.

The Service

Shepherd scans public market data and surfaces signals (entry, stop-loss, and take-profit levels) across multiple trade styles. Signals are generated algorithmically and are provided "as is," without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. We never hold funds or withdraw from your account. If you connect a trade-only Binance key (paid plan), Shepherd places, moves or cancels exit orders and sells positions only when you tap an action — never on its own. You remain responsible for every order, and orders can fail, fill at a worse price, or not fill at all in fast markets.

Access

Some features may require an access token or invite. We may suspend or revoke access at our discretion, including for abuse of the Service, attempts to circumvent rate limits, or reverse-engineering the signal engine.

Acceptable use

Don't attempt to scrape, reverse-engineer, or resell Shepherd's signals as your own product without permission.
Don't attempt to overload, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to Shepherd's infrastructure.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shepherd and its operator are not liable for any trading losses, lost profits, or other damages arising from your use of the Service or reliance on any signal it produces. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Governing law

These Terms are intended to be interpreted under generally recognized principles of international commercial practice. In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt good-faith resolution directly. (This is a placeholder — for real enforceability you'll eventually want to name one specific country's law and courts/arbitration body. Happy to revisit this once you've decided where the business will be formally based.)

Changes

We may update these Terms as the Service evolves. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: leomorphiou@gmail.com