Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

The Trading Review (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data fairly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Contact details you provide when completing forms on our site, such as name and email address.
Newsletter data when you subscribe to updates or mailing lists.
Analytics data through tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site.
Advertising and affiliate tracking data via cookies or similar technologies (e.g. Google Ads or Facebook Pixel) to measure engagement and performance.
User-generated content if you post comments, feedback, or register an account on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
Send you updates, newsletters, or marketing material you have consented to receive.
Analyse website traffic and improve site functionality and performance.
Track affiliate or advertising performance where applicable.
Maintain the security, integrity, and compliance of our services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases under the UK GDPR:

Consent – when you opt-in to receive newsletters or allow cookies.
Legitimate interest – for website analytics, security, and ensuring our content remains relevant.
Legal obligation – where required to comply with law or regulatory obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to operate and improve our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognise repeat visitors and measure site usage.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

6. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored on secure servers located in the United Kingdom.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

7. Your Rights

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

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated (www.ico.org.uk

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Request correction or deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable).

Object to certain types of processing.