Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how TradeFlow uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and maintain your session
  • Security: To detect fraud, protect your account, and secure our services
  • Performance: To analyze how visitors use our website and improve performance
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide customized content
  • Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve our services
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Purpose: Authentication, security, load balancing

Examples: session_id, csrf_token, auth_token

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Can be disabled: No - Required for core functionality

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages.

Purpose: Website analytics, performance monitoring, error tracking

Examples: _ga (Google Analytics), _gid (Google Analytics)

Duration: 24 hours to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes - Through browser settings or cookie preferences

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Purpose: Language preferences, theme settings, user preferences

Examples: language, theme, timezone

Duration: 30 days to 1 year

Can be disabled: Yes - May affect personalized features

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Purpose: Targeted advertising, remarketing, conversion tracking

Examples: _fbp (Facebook), ads/ga-audiences (Google), IDE (DoubleClick)

Duration: 90 days to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes - Through cookie preferences or ad settings

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
session_idTradeFlowMaintains user sessionSession
csrf_tokenTradeFlowSecurity protectionSession
auth_tokenTradeFlowAuthentication30 days
_gaGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics tracking2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics tracking24 hours
_fbpFacebookAdvertising tracking90 days
IDEGoogle DoubleClickAd targeting1 year
languageTradeFlowLanguage preference1 year
themeTradeFlowTheme preference1 year
ajs_user_idSegmentUser analytics1 year
intercom-sessionIntercomCustomer support chat7 days
stripe_midStripePayment processing1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:

5.1 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
  • Mixpanel: Product analytics and user engagement tracking
  • Hotjar: Heatmaps and user session recordings

5.2 Advertising and Marketing

  • Google Ads: Advertising campaigns and conversion tracking
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and remarketing
  • Twitter Analytics: Social media campaign tracking
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising

5.3 Customer Support

  • Intercom: Live chat and customer support
  • Zendesk: Help desk and ticket management

5.4 Payment Processing

  • Stripe: Secure payment processing
  • PayPal: Alternative payment option

5.5 Broker Partners

  • Exness: Tracking referrals and affiliate partnerships

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Cookie Preferences

When you first visit TradeFlow, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies

Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

6.4 Mobile Devices

Mobile devices have settings to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (disable)
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Other Tracking Technologies

7.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

We use web beacons (also called pixels or clear GIFs) in our emails and on our website to track user engagement, measure email open rates, and understand user behavior.

7.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage and session storage to store user preferences, cache data, and improve performance. This data is stored locally on your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.

7.3 Device Fingerprinting

We may collect technical information about your device (browser type, screen resolution, operating system) to detect fraud, improve security, and enhance user experience.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • Your preferences and settings will not be saved
  • You may see less relevant advertisements
  • We may not be able to provide personalized content
  • Some pages may load more slowly

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked.

Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

10. Children's Privacy

TradeFlow is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect cookies or other data from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@tradeflow.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@tradeflow.com

Mail: TradeFlow Privacy Team
123 Trading Street, Financial District
New York, NY 10004, United States

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our use of cookies. If you have any concerns or questions about our cookie practices, please don't hesitate to contact us. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

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