Privacy Policy

1. Overview

TrendForge ("we", "us", "our") operates an educational trading publication at trendforge.example (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use and protect it, and the rights and choices you have.

We are committed to handling your information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data-protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where they apply.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

We do not currently require you to register an account to view published content. If you contact us by email or submit information through a form, we receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and message contents.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we or our service providers may collect:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, screen resolution, and referring URL;
• Usage data: pages visited, time on page, click paths, and similar interactions;
• Cookies and similar technologies: session, preference, and analytics cookies (see Section 4 below).

2.3 Information from third parties

If we introduce third-party authentication (e.g. social sign-in) or analytics integrations, we may receive a limited set of profile information permitted by you under that third party's terms.

3. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site;
• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content, usability, and performance;
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests;
• Monitor for, and protect against, fraud, abuse, and security incidents;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations; and
• Perform other activities described at the point of collection or with your consent.

We do not use information about you to provide personalized investment or trading recommendations.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (for example, your light/dark theme choice) and to understand how the Site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may limit some features of the Site.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: third parties that provide hosting, analytics, email delivery, or similar services on our behalf, under appropriate data-processing agreements;
• Legal authorities: where required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety; and
• Business successors: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to the protections of this policy.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Technical and usage data is typically retained in aggregated or anonymized form for longer periods.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information;
• Object to, or restrict, certain processing;
• Request a portable copy of your information; and
• Withdraw consent to processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@trendforge.example. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8. International transfers

Your information may be processed in, or transferred to, countries other than your country of residence. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure the transfer complies with applicable data-protection laws, including through standard contractual clauses or other recognized transfer mechanisms.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed at, and is not intended for use by, anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy can be sent to privacy@trendforge.example.