1. Introduction

Welcome to JayR Trades ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website jayrtrades.com and use our services.

This policy complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other relevant data protection regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or download free resources
• Communications you send to us via email or contact forms
• Information you provide when joining our Discord community
• Feedback, survey responses, and testimonials

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 for details)

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms you use to interact with us, such as Discord, Instagram, YouTube, or other social media platforms, in accordance with their privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver our free macro trading cheat sheet and educational content
• Send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website, services, and content
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Send you relevant promotional content from our partners (only with your consent)

4. Email Communications

We use Brevo as our email service provider. When you subscribe to our newsletter or download resources, your information is stored and processed by Brevo in accordance with their privacy policy. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send you.

We may send you transactional emails (order confirmations, account updates) and marketing emails (newsletters, educational content, promotional offers). You can opt out of marketing emails while continuing to receive transactional emails.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Brevo: Email marketing and newsletter delivery
• Discord: Community platform (governed by Discord's privacy policy)
• YouTube: Video hosting and embedding
• WordPress: Website hosting and content management
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking (anonymized data)
• Social Media Platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X for content sharing and engagement

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for their data practices.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS), secure server configurations, and regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Object: Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jay@jayrtrades.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality of our website. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.

10. International Users

Our services are hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you unsubscribe from our email list, we will delete your data within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes. Some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited period.

12. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Disclaimer

The information provided by JayR Trades is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves significant risk of loss, and you should carefully consider your financial situation before making any trading decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

JayR Trades is not a registered financial advisor, broker, or investment advisor. We do not provide personalized investment advice or recommendations. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.