TradingBase Cookie Policy

Document ID: LEG-003Version: 1.0Status: Draft for Legal ReviewEffective Date: [To be inserted]Last Updated: [To be inserted]

Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how TradingBase (“TradingBase”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use the TradingBase Platform.

This Policy should be read together with the TradingBase Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Scope

This Policy applies to:

TradingBase websites;

web applications;

mobile applications where applicable;

APIs with browser-based interfaces;

user dashboards;

learning platforms;

community services;

marketplace services;

AI services.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies enable websites to:

recognize your browser;

remember preferences;

authenticate users;

improve performance;

enhance security;

analyze website usage.

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Similar Technologies

TradingBase may also use technologies including:

local storage;

session storage;

web beacons;

tracking pixels;

software development kits (SDKs);

authentication tokens.

For the purposes of this Policy, these technologies are collectively referred to as “Cookies” unless otherwise specified.

Categories of Cookies

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies are essential for operation of the Platform.

Examples include:

login authentication;

account security;

session management;

fraud prevention;

load balancing;

user consent records.

Disabling these Cookies may prevent certain services from functioning correctly.

5.2 Functional Cookies

Functional Cookies remember user preferences such as:

language;

region;

theme;

dashboard layout;

accessibility settings;

notification preferences.

5.3 Performance Cookies

Performance Cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform.

Information collected may include:

pages visited;

navigation paths;

loading times;

error reports;

feature usage;

device characteristics.

Data collected is generally aggregated where practicable.

5.4 Analytics Cookies

Analytics Cookies help us improve the Platform by measuring usage patterns.

Analytics may include:

visitor statistics;

session duration;

feature adoption;

traffic sources;

conversion events.

Where required by applicable law, analytics Cookies will only be activated after obtaining valid user consent.

5.5 Security Cookies

Security Cookies assist in:

detecting suspicious activity;

preventing unauthorized access;

protecting user accounts;

identifying abusive behavior;

mitigating automated attacks.

5.6 Advertising Cookies

Where applicable, advertising Cookies may be used to:

measure campaign effectiveness;

limit repeated advertisements;

personalize promotional content.

TradingBase does not use advertising Cookies unless permitted by applicable law and, where required, after obtaining appropriate user consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain third-party services integrated into the Platform may place Cookies on your device.

These providers may include:

authentication providers;

payment processors;

analytics providers;

customer support providers;

video hosting services;

embedded content providers.

Use of such Cookies is governed by the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies.

Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, TradingBase will request your consent before placing non-essential Cookies.

You may:

accept all Cookies;

reject non-essential Cookies;

customize Cookie preferences;

withdraw consent at any time.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed before consent was withdrawn.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to:

view Cookies;

delete Cookies;

block Cookies;

receive notifications before Cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain Cookies may affect Platform functionality.

Retention Periods

Different Cookies remain active for different durations.

Examples include:

Session Cookies

Automatically deleted when your browser session ends.

Persistent Cookies

Remain until:

they expire;

you delete them;

your browser removes them.

TradingBase periodically reviews Cookie retention periods to ensure they remain appropriate.

Cross-Border Processing

Information collected through Cookies may be processed in countries other than your country of residence.

Where required, TradingBase implements appropriate safeguards for international data transfers consistent with applicable privacy laws.

Updates to this Policy

TradingBase may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

legal requirements;

technological developments;

new Platform features;

operational improvements.

The updated version will be published on the Platform together with its effective date.

Contact

Questions regarding this Cookie Policy or requests relating to Cookie preferences may be submitted through TradingBase’s official support channels as published on the Platform.

Appendix A — Examples of Cookies Used

The following table provides illustrative examples of Cookie categories used by the Platform.

Category

Purpose

Example Duration

Authentication

User login and session security

Session

Security

Fraud detection and account protection

Up to 12 months

Functional

Language and interface preferences

Up to 12 months

Analytics

Platform usage measurement

Up to 24 months

Performance

Load balancing and optimization

Session to 12 months

The specific Cookies used may change over time as Platform functionality evolves.

Appendix B — User Choices

Users may manage Cookie preferences by:

adjusting browser settings;

using the TradingBase Cookie Preference Center (where available);

deleting stored Cookies;

withdrawing consent for non-essential Cookies.

Certain essential Cookies cannot be disabled because they are required to operate the Platform securely and reliably.