Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Summary: We collect only the information needed to run TradeRead (e.g., contact messages, account data, and chart uploads). We do not sell your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide: name, email, contact message, uploaded chart images.
Technical data: basic server logs (if hosted), such as IP address and user agent for security and debugging.
Local storage: essential settings like login state and usage limits stored in your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide and operate the service (uploads, analysis, account access).
Respond to messages sent via the contact form.
Improve security and prevent abuse.
Comply with legal obligations.

3. AI Processing

When enabled, chart images and prompts may be processed by third-party AI providers (e.g., OpenAI) to provide the requested analysis. We do not intentionally use your content to train our own models. Third-party processing is governed by their privacy policies.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

TradeRead uses local storage for essential functionality (e.g., login status, usage limits). We do not use advertising cookies and we do not sell personal data.

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

Consent (e.g., submitting the contact form).
Contractual necessity (providing the service you request).
Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, improving the service).

6. Your Rights (EU & US)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data; object to processing; or withdraw consent. Under CCPA/CPRA, you may request information about data collection and request deletion. We do not sell personal data.

7. Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. International Transfers

If data is processed outside your country (e.g., via AI providers), we apply appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR.

10. Contact

For privacy requests, use the Contact page.