Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 10, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Coder Trader ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit www.codertrader.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
Coder Trader is an educational blog operated by Dongmin Park, based in Ingolstadt, Germany. The Site documents systematic trading strategies, Pine Script indicators, and rule-based frameworks for educational purposes only.
Contact for privacy matters: hello@codertrader.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email (name, email address, message content)
- Leave comments on blog posts (name, email if provided, comment content)
- Subscribe to any future newsletter (email address)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information via cookies and analytics tools:
- Technical information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, search terms
- Location data: General geographic location based on IP address (country, city)
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic patterns.
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-YYCDL4F30K)
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense (when active) for personalized ads
- Third-party cookies: From embedded services (e.g., YouTube, TradingView charts)
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality. For more information:
- Google's cookie policy: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- Opt out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. Google AdSense
This Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Please note:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and/or other sites on the Internet
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting aboutads.info
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Analyze Site usage and improve content quality
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Display relevant advertisements (when AdSense is active)
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Add you to marketing lists without explicit consent
- Share your email with other websites or services
6. Third-Party Services
Our Site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics 4 — Site analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense — Advertisement serving (Privacy Policy)
- Blogger (Google) — Blog hosting platform (Privacy Policy)
- Cloudflare — Domain registration and DNS (Privacy Policy)
- YouTube (Google) — Embedded videos, when applicable (Privacy Policy)
- TradingView — Embedded charts, when applicable (Privacy Policy)
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, you have specific rights under applicable data protection laws (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA):
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any previously given consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@codertrader.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Email correspondence: Up to 2 years, then archived or deleted
- Comments on posts: Retained as long as the post exists (you may request removal at any time)
- Analytics data: Anonymized after 14 months (Google Analytics default)
9. Data Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption on all pages
- Cloudflare security infrastructure (DDoS protection, firewall)
- Limited access to any collected data (author only)
- No storage of sensitive information (broker credentials, API keys)
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including:
- United States (Google services)
- European Union (Cloudflare, Blogger EU servers)
By using our Site, you consent to such transfers, which are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be announced via a notice on the homepage or, where applicable, via email.
13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors in the EEA/UK, our legal basis for processing personal data includes:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., email inquiries, comments)
- Legitimate interest: To operate and improve the Site, prevent abuse, and understand user behavior
- Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws
14. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
📧 Email: hello@codertrader.com
🌍 Location: Ingolstadt, Germany
We aim to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection regulations. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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