COOKIE POLICY
In summary
Quick answers to help you find the key points without replacing the full text.
What cookies does the Website use?
The policy distinguishes between technical, analytics, advertising, and third-party cookies.
Can I reject non-essential cookies?
Yes. Cookies that require consent must be capable of being accepted, rejected, or configured.
Can I change my choice later?
Yes. The policy provides that consent may be changed or withdrawn.
Where can I find more information about my data?
See also the Trading Life Journal Privacy Policy.
This document informs the User about the use of cookies on the website www.tradinglifejournal.com (hereinafter, the “Website”).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files downloaded to the User’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when certain web pages are accessed. Among other things, they allow information about a User’s browsing habits or device to be stored and retrieved and, depending on the information they contain and how the device is used, they may be used to recognize the User.
Cookies do not damage the device and cannot access personal information stored outside the browser itself.
2. Types of cookies used on this Website
a) Technical or necessary cookies (exempt from consent)
These are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and to allow the User to browse and use its basic functions, such as accessing private areas or managing sessions.
These cookies do not require the User’s consent.
b) Analytics or measurement cookies
They make it possible to quantify the number of Users and statistically measure and analyze how Users use the Website in order to improve the content and services offered.
Example:
- Google Analytics
These cookies are installed only if the User expressly accepts them.
c) Advertising and personalization cookies
They make it possible to analyze the User’s browsing habits in order to display personalized advertising based on their profile.
Example:
- Google AdSense
These cookies require the User’s prior consent.
d) Third-party cookies
The Website uses third-party services that may install their own cookies for audience measurement, traffic analysis, or the provision of integrated services, including the PayPal checkout used to start and manage subscriptions.
The Website Controller does not directly control these cookies, and the third parties are responsible for managing them.
3. Legal basis for the use of cookies
The legal basis for the use of cookies is:
- Technical or strictly necessary cookies: they are used to enable browsing, authentication, security, and the provision of services expressly requested by the User; where legally exempt, they do not require prior consent.
- Non-essential analytics and advertising cookies: User consent, given through the cookie banner or settings panel.
The User may accept, reject, or configure the use of cookies at any time.
4. Managing and withdrawing consent
When first accessing the Website, the User will see a cookie banner through which they may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Configure their preferences
Consent may be changed or withdrawn at any time from the cookie settings panel available on the Website.
5. Cookies currently used
The Website may use, among others, the following cookies:
- PayPal – technical and security cookies and technologies that may be necessary when loading or using the subscription checkout for authentication, fraud prevention, security, and transaction processing. Their duration and management depend on PayPal.
- Google Analytics – browsing analytics, when enabled and the required consent has been obtained.
- Google AdSense – advertising and personalization, when enabled and the required consent has been obtained.
Third-party cookies are also governed by the policies of the relevant provider. Trading Life Journal does not use PayPal payment information to create its own advertising profiles.
6. Social media cookies
The Website may integrate social media plugins that allow content to be shared. These platforms may install their own cookies in the User’s browser.
Each social network has its own cookie and privacy policy and is responsible for processing the data it collects.
7. Disabling, deleting, or blocking cookies
The User may configure their browser to allow, block, or delete cookies installed on their device. The method depends on the browser used.
Blocking cookies may affect the proper functioning of some sections of the Website.
8. Updates to the Cookie Policy
Trading Life Journal reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy in response to legislative or technical changes. Users are advised to review this policy periodically.