Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Trade Academy ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our trading journal platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Name and email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Country (optional)
  • Subscription and billing information

2.2 Trading Data

  • Trading account details you provide
  • Trade history and journal entries
  • Performance statistics and analytics
  • MT5 connection credentials (stored securely for sync purposes)

2.3 Usage Data

  • Login history and IP addresses
  • Device and browser information
  • Feature usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our trading journal service
  • Process your subscription and payments
  • Sync your trading data from MT5 (if enabled)
  • Generate performance analytics and reports
  • Send important service notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our platform and develop new features
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Password Security: Your password is hashed using bcrypt and cannot be retrieved by anyone, including our staff.

MT5 Credentials: If you connect MT5, your credentials are stored securely and used solely for syncing your trade data. We use read-only investor passwords where possible.

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share data only with:

  • Payment Processors (Stripe): To process your subscription payments
  • Email Service (SendGrid/Resend): To send transactional emails
  • AI Services: Anonymized trade data for AI analysis features (no personal identifiers)
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your trading data
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@tradeacademy.io

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use essential cookies and browser local storage to maintain your login session, remember your preferences (like dark mode), and provide core functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Trade Academy is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@tradeacademy.io