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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

🔒Introduction

Welcome to COT Dashboard ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

📊Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Email addresses (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Contact information (if you reach out to us)
  • Feedback and comments you submit

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns, referring URLs
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
  • IP Address: Approximate geographic location (country/city level only)
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy)

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do NOT collect financial information (credit cards, bank accounts)
  • We do NOT collect government IDs or social security numbers
  • We do NOT track your trading activity or positions
  • We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties

🎯How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide and Improve Our Service: Display COT data, maintain website functionality, and improve user experience
  • Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site to improve content and features
  • Communication: Send newsletters or respond to your inquiries (only if you've subscribed)
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do NOT use your information to: Provide trading advice, manage investments, or make financial decisions on your behalf.

🍪Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (always active)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (optional, requires consent)
  • Marketing Cookies: For personalized ads (optional, requires consent)

For detailed information about our cookie usage, please read our Cookie Policy.

🔗Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that collect information about you:

  • Analytics Services (e.g., Google Analytics): Track website usage and visitor statistics
  • Broker Affiliates: If you click on broker links, those sites have their own privacy policies
  • CFTC Data: We fetch public data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices. When you leave our website, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

🤝How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
  • Protection: To protect our rights, users, or the public from harm or illegal activities

🛡️Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information

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

⚖️Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

📅Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Cookie Preferences: Stored locally on your device (you can clear anytime)
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
  • Contact Information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe

👶Children's Privacy

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

🌍International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

🔄Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

✉️Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: [Your Contact Email]

Please allow up to 30 days for a response to privacy-related requests.

🇪🇺GDPR & CCPA Compliance

For EU Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data.

For California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, opt-out of sales (we don't sell data), and non-discrimination.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information above.