Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4/12/2024

Last Updated: 4/12/2024

At Academic Trading, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.academictrading.com (the "Site"), and use our services. By accessing and using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. Please read it carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information.

1.1 Personal Information

This includes information you provide when creating an account, subscribing to services, making purchases, or contacting us. It may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing address
  • Payment information (e.g., credit card details)
  • Other personal contact details

1.2 Usage Data

This refers to technical data collected automatically when you access or use the Site. It may include:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, geolocation data, time zone, browsing behavior
  • Cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies

1.3 Financial Data

When purchasing services, we may collect financial information, such as billing details and payment method data, that we process via secure third-party payment processors.

1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and gather statistical information. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes.

2.1 Service Provision and Improvement

To operate, maintain, and improve our trading and investment training services, including the provision of content, tools, resources, and support for users.

2.2 Communication

To send you transactional emails (e.g., account creation, password recovery, service-related updates), customer support responses, and promotional communications (such as newsletters and offers), where applicable, in accordance with applicable marketing laws.

2.3 Personalization and User Experience

To provide a tailored experience based on your preferences, past interactions, and interests.

2.4 Marketing and Promotions

To send you information about new products, services, or features that may be of interest to you. You may opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the emails or contacting us.

2.5 Legal Compliance

To ensure compliance with applicable laws, prevent fraud, protect our legal rights, and respond to legal requests.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

Third-party companies that assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, email marketing platforms, and analytics services.

3.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your personal data if required by law, such as in response to subpoenas, court orders, or government requests.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the company, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 Aggregated or Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized data for business, research, or marketing purposes, ensuring that individuals cannot be identified from such data.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and improve the functionality of the Site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us track activity and provide personalized content.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic operation of the Site, including for authentication, account management, and security features.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies track your interactions with the Site, such as pages visited and time spent, to help us improve the performance and content of the Site.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to track your browsing behavior and deliver relevant advertising based on your interests and interactions with the Site.

4.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly, including user login and personalized settings.

5. Security of Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Right to Access

You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

6.2 Right to Rectification

You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

6.3 Right to Erasure

You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

6.4 Right to Object

You can object to certain processing activities, such as marketing communications or profiling.

6.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

As a global company, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States. If you are located in the European Union, please note that by using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws. In case of any conflict, U.S. law will take precedence over the laws of the EU.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our Site with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number (toll free): +1 (800) 459-7135

Mailing Address: 1704 Llano Street, Santa Fe, NM, USA

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites to store information about your preferences and actions. They help make websites more user-friendly and efficient.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

  • Enhance Your Experience: To remember your preferences, language settings, and login information.
  • Analyze Usage: To monitor how visitors interact with our Site and help us improve the functionality and content.
  • Advertising: To serve you personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity across different sites.