Introduction
Global Trader Rankings ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website globaltraderrankings.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you submit an application to be ranked, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us via email, we may collect your name, email address, country, trading credentials, and performance data that you voluntarily submit.
Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behaviour on the Site. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the Site functions correctly, and analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use information collected for the following purposes: to operate and maintain the Site; to process ranking applications and verify submitted trading credentials; to send periodic updates if you have subscribed to our newsletter; to improve the Site and user experience through analytics; to respond to correspondence; and to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Publicly Displayed Information
If you are included in our rankings, your name, country, market category, estimated capital, and composite ELO score will be publicly displayed on the Site. Performance data is aggregated into scoring factors and the underlying raw data (e.g. specific broker statements or competition account numbers) is never publicly disclosed. Ranked traders may request removal by contacting us at the email address below.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g. hosting, analytics) subject to confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Application data for unsuccessful submissions is deleted within 90 days. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access, correct, or delete your personal data; object to processing of your personal data; request restriction of processing; request data portability; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for users in the European Economic Area.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: research@globaltraderrankings.com