Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 7, 2026

1. Introduction

TradeJour.nl ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using TradeJour.nl, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account tier (Free, Starter, Pro)

2.2 Trading Data

When you use our service, we collect and store:

  • TradingView screenshots you upload
  • Extracted trade data (currency pairs, entry/exit prices, etc.)
  • Trade notes and summaries
  • Tags and custom fields
  • Journal names and descriptions

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Upload counts and timestamps

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Process your TradingView screenshots using OCR and AI
  • Generate trade summaries and insights
  • Send you service-related emails (password resets, account notifications)
  • Monitor usage and enforce tier limits
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by:

  • Vercel (hosting and serverless functions)
  • Supabase (PostgreSQL database)
  • Vercel Blob Storage (uploaded screenshots)

4.2 Security Measures

We implement security measures including:

  • Encrypted HTTPS connections
  • Password hashing using bcrypt
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse
  • File signature validation for uploads
  • Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
  • Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Cloud Vision API - OCR text extraction from screenshots
  • Anthropic Claude API - AI-powered trade summaries
  • Google Gemini API - Chart annotation extraction
  • Resend - Transactional email delivery
  • Stripe - Payment processing (when implemented)

These services may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following cases:

  • With your explicit consent (e.g., when you make a trade public)
  • With third-party service providers who help us operate our service
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure - Delete your account and data
  • Right to Data Portability - Export your data
  • Right to Object - Object to data processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tradejour.nl.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Active accounts - Data retained indefinitely while your account is active
  • Deleted accounts - All personal data and uploaded files are permanently deleted within 30 days
  • Backups - Backup copies may persist for up to 90 days

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences (journal selection, filters)
  • Protect against CSRF attacks

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Last updated: January 7, 2026