Who We Are
Our website address is thetrade.blog. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the information provided in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and the browser user agent string to help with spam detection. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be sent to Gravatar. See their Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be public.
2. Media
If you upload images, ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.
3. Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
– Login Cookies
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
– Editing & Publishing Cookies
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser, expiring after one day.
– Temporary Cookies
A temporary cookie is set when you visit our login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
4. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction, especially if you have an account and are logged in to that site.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Otherwise, we do not share your data with third parties unless required by law or for security reasons.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We safeguard your data using encryption, secure servers, and access control. However, no online platform is entirely secure, and users should take precautions when sharing personal information.
7. Third-Party Services & Analytics
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to track website traffic and user interactions. These services may collect information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, and time spent on pages. This data helps us improve the website experience. You can learn more about Google’s privacy policy here: Google Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-ups instead of holding them in a moderation queue. Registered users (if any) can see, edit, or delete their personal information anytime (except for usernames). Website administrators can also access and modify this information.
9. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
10. International Data Transfers
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. For transfers outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to check back periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
For privacy concerns, contact us at:
- Email: [anthony@thetrade.blog]
- Website: thetrade.blog