Last updated: 20 February 2025
This policy explains how Day Trader Business (“we,” “us” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your information when you visit https://www.daytraderbusiness.com (the “Service”). By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is https://www.daytraderbusiness.com. We run a blog focused on day trading, which may include affiliate links and similar content. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please get in touch using the contact details provided at the end of this policy.
2. What Information We Collect
Comments & Interactions
- Comments: When you leave a comment, we record the information you provide (such as your name and email address) along with your IP address and browser details. This helps us manage spam and improve your experience.
- Profile Data: If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email (a hash) may be sent to Gravatar to check if you’re using their service. Their privacy policy is available here.
Media Uploads
- Images: When you upload images, please ensure they don’t include embedded location data (like EXIF GPS info). Visitors could download images and extract that data.
Cookies
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is only for your convenience and lasts for one year.
- Login Cookies: On our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. Once you log in, additional cookies save your login details and screen settings.
- Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”).
- If you log out, these cookies are removed.
- Editing Cookies: When you edit or publish an article, a cookie is set with the post ID, which is cleared after one day.
Usage Data
- Tracking: We automatically collect information like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time of visit, and device details. This helps us understand how our Service is used and improve it.
Embedded Content
- Third-Party Content: Our posts may include embedded content (like videos or images) from other sites. These third-party sites may track your interaction with their content as if you visited them directly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for purposes such as:
- Providing and maintaining the Service
- Managing your account and interactions (like processing comments)
- Monitoring and analyzing site usage
- Sending updates, special offers, or information related to day trading (unless you opt out)
- Handling password resets (your IP address might be included in reset emails)
- Meeting legal, administrative, or security requirements
4. Data Retention and Your Rights
- Comments: Comments and their associated metadata are kept indefinitely, so we can automatically approve follow-up comments.
- User Accounts: If you register, we store the details you provide in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete this information at any time (except your username).
- Your Rights: If you have an account or have commented, you can ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or request its deletion. (Note: We may need to retain some data for legal or security reasons.)
5. Sharing and Transferring Data
- With Service Providers: We share data with third-party providers who help us run the Service, analyze usage, or contact you when needed.
- For Business Reasons: If we undergo a merger, sale, or other transfer, your information may be transferred as part of that process (with notice given beforehand).
- Legal Disclosures: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
6. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data. However, no transmission method or storage system is 100% secure. Please be mindful of this when using our Service.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, so please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the new version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Please check back regularly for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact page.