Cookie & Tracking Policy

Understanding Our Data Collection

This Cookie & Tracking Policy explains how Tobistech Ltd (Company No. 16037879) uses cookies, similar tracking technologies, and app analytics in the Tracom Trading Journal mobile application and website. We only use non-essential cookies and tracking technologies where you have given your express consent. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the controls described in Section 4 below. Essential cookies required for the site and app to function are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a working service.

Quick Summary: We use minimal tracking to improve your experience. The Tracom app primarily stores data locally on your device, with optional cloud sync. We don't sell your data or use invasive tracking.

1. Mobile App vs Website Tracking

Tracom Mobile App (iOS/Android)

Mobile apps don't use "cookies" in the traditional sense. Instead, we use:

Local device storage for your preferences

Secure tokens for authentication

Analytics SDKs to improve app performance (non-essential - only enabled with your prior consent)

Encrypted cloud storage for data sync (optional)

Tracom Website

Our website uses cookies for:

Remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode)

Basic analytics to improve our website

Security and fraud prevention

2. What Data We Collect & Why

🔒 Privacy First: We NEVER collect or track your actual trades, trading strategies, account balances, or any sensitive financial information for analytics purposes. Your trading data stays private.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

We work with trusted partners to provide our services. Each has their own privacy policies:

Service	Purpose	Data Collected
Stripe	Payment processing	Payment info (we never see card details)
AWS (Virginia)	Cloud storage	Encrypted user data
Firebase	App analytics	Aggregated usage statistics and crash reports, linked to pseudonymous device identifiers
Google Analytics	Website analytics	Website visitor statistics
Google AdMob	In-app advertising (free version)	Device identifiers, ad interactions, general location, inferred interests - see Google's Privacy Policy
Apple/Google	App stores	App download and update data

Note: We've carefully selected partners who respect user privacy. We never sell your data to third parties or use it for advertising.

4. Your Control & Choices

You have full control over your data and tracking preferences:

In the Tracom App:

✓Ad Personalisation & Tracking: Manage in Settings → Privacy & Ads

✓Data Sync: Choose local-only storage in Settings → Data

✓Notifications: Manage in Settings → Notifications

✓Account Deletion: Permanently delete all data in Settings → Account

On the Website:

✓Cookies: Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies

✓Do Not Track: We aim to respect browser privacy preference signals where technically feasible; note that third-party services (such as analytics and advertising networks) may not respond to DNT headers

✓Analytics Opt-out: Use Google Analytics opt-out browser extension

Device Level:

✓iOS: Settings → Privacy → Analytics & Improvements

✓Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out

Important: Disabling essential cookies/data may prevent the app from functioning properly. You can always use Tracom without analytics, but authentication is required for cloud sync and subscriptions.

5. Data Retention

Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where legal obligations require longer retention.

Analytics Data: Pseudonymised analytics data (linked to device identifiers) may be retained for up to 2 years for service improvement.

Cookies: Website cookies expire after 1 year unless refreshed by a new visit.

6. International Users & Compliance

🇪🇺 EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

You have the right to access, rectify, delete, and port your data. For cookies specifically, non-essential cookies are placed only with your prior consent - legitimate interest is not relied upon as a basis for setting non-essential cookies or tracking technologies. Data is transferred to the US with appropriate safeguards.

🇺🇸 California Users (CCPA)

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of any data sales (we don't sell data). No discrimination for exercising your rights.

🇬🇧 UK Users

Similar rights to GDPR apply under UK data protection laws. Contact our UK-based team for any privacy concerns.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be notified at least 30 days before they take effect via:

In-app notifications

Email to registered users

Prominent notice on our website

Always check the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Your Consent & Rights

We do not rely on use of the service as consent to non-essential cookies or tracking. Your consent is sought separately for analytics and advertising technologies. You may at any time:

Withdraw consent at any time

Request a copy of your data

Request data deletion

Opt-out of non-essential tracking

File a complaint with your local data protection authority

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie & Tracking Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:

📧 General: support@tobistech.co.uk

📧 Privacy/GDPR: dpo@tobistech.co.uk

🏢 Tobistech Ltd, 82 King Street, Manchester, England, M2 4WQ | Company No: 16037879

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours and data requests within 30 days as required by law.