Last updated: 24 March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how 10pm Trader (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when using 10pmtrader.com (“the site”).
I take your privacy seriously. This policy is written in plain English so you actually understand it.
Who I Am
10pm Trader is a personal trading journal and educational website. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach me via the Contact page.
What Information I Collect
Information You Give Me Directly
- Contact form submissions — your name and email address when you get in touch
- Comments — your name, email address, and any information you include in a comment when leaving a comment on a post
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the site, certain information is collected automatically:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs
- Device data — browser type, operating system, screen size
- IP address — used to determine approximate geographic location
- Cookies — small files stored on your device (see the Cookies section below)
How I Use Your Information
| Information | How It’s Used |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | To respond to your enquiry only |
| Analytics data | To understand how visitors use the site and improve content |
| Comments | To display your comment on the site |
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Cookies
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device when you visit. Here’s what they’re used for:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for the site to function correctly |
| Analytics cookies | Used by Google Analytics to track site usage |
| Preference cookies | Remember your settings and preferences |
You can control cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner on this site. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions.
For more information on managing cookies visit allaboutcookies.org.
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the content. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, and approximate location. This data is processed by Google and subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
I have enabled IP anonymisation on Google Analytics so your full IP address is never stored.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Comments
This site uses the WordPress comments system. When you leave a comment you will be asked for your name and email address. Your name will be displayed publicly alongside your comment. Your email address will not be published.
WordPress may set cookies to remember your details for future comments. Comment data is stored in the site database hosted on Hostinger servers.
I reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comment at my discretion.
Third Party Services
This site uses the following third party services that may process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site analytics | View |
| Hostinger | Website hosting | View |
| Affiliate platforms | Affiliate link tracking | Per platform |
Each third party service operates under its own privacy policy. I recommend reviewing these if you have concerns about how your data is handled.
If a mailing list is introduced in future, this policy will be updated to reflect the email service provider used and how your data will be handled.
Affiliate Links
This site contains affiliate links to third party platforms and brokers. Clicking these links may allow those platforms to collect data about you subject to their own privacy policies. I have no control over data collected by third party platforms once you leave this site.
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | Deleted after your enquiry is resolved |
| Analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Comments | Until removed by me or requested by you |
Your Rights
Depending on your country of residence you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — request a copy of the data I hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
- Right to object — object to how your data is being used
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Singapore residents — your rights are governed by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). You can contact the Personal Data Protection Commission with any concerns.
EU/UK residents — your rights are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California residents — your rights are governed by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
To exercise any of your rights, contact me via the Contact page. I will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to this site, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.
Security
I take reasonable technical measures to protect your personal data. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. I cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to or stored on this site.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. I encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the Contact page.