Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23.02.2026

At The Ordinary Trader, I value process, clarity, and accountability. That applies to trading and it applies to how your data is handled.

This page explains what information is collected, why it is collected, and what your rights are.

Who We Are

This website is operated by The Ordinary Trader.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at any time.

We are the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

What Information Is Collected

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you subscribe to the newsletter, you may provide:

• Your name
• Your email address

This information is collected through signup forms and stored securely via our Email Service Provider.

I only use this information to:

• Send newsletter updates
• Share blog posts
• Communicate relevant content related to trading and the site

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.

2.Website Usage Data

This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.

Google Analytics may collect:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser type
• Approximate location
• IP address

This data is used to improve content and understand what is useful to readers. It is not used to personally identify you.

Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through the cookie banner.

3. External Links to Social Media and other 3rd Parties

This website may contain external links to Social  Media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, X, Discord and other 3rd Parties

Clicking those links will take you to their platform and service, which operates under its own privacy policy. We do not control how 3rd Parties collect or process data once you leave this site.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, personal data is processed on the following bases:

• Consent for email subscriptions
• Legitimate interest for basic website analytics to improve content and user experience

You can withdraw consent at any time.

How Your Data Is Stored

Email subscriber data is stored securely with our Email Service Provider, which acts as a data processor.

Our Email Service Provider may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with data protection law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Data Retention

• Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings.

If you would like your data removed, you can contact us at any time.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office

If you have concerns, we encourage you to contact us first so we can resolve them directly.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website or legal requirements.

The most recent version will always be available on this page.