Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TradePick ("we", "us", "our") operates the tradepick.co.uk website ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related to, connected to, or accessible through the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
• Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, links clicked)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletter emails with software reviews and comparisons
• Improve our Site and user experience
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns
• Monitor for fraud and security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Email Marketing

When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is sent to our email service provider (ConvertKit). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.

5. Affiliate Links and Disclosures

TradePick is an independent review site for trade software. We earn commission when you purchase software through our affiliate links. All affiliate links are clearly marked. We only recommend software we genuinely believe is useful for trade businesses. We do not accept payment to feature or rank software. This commission does not affect the price you pay.

6. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include essential cookies (required for the Site to function) and analytical cookies (to understand how you use the Site). You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• ConvertKit (email marketing)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• Software vendor affiliate programs

These services may collect data about your use of the Site in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@tradepick.co.uk.

9. Data Retention

We retain your email address while you are subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, we retain a suppression list entry to prevent re-adding you without your consent. Other usage data is retained for up to 12 months.

10. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on the Site and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: