Your privacy,
explained clearly.
This Privacy Policy explains how Algo Trading Index handles personal information when you visit, use or communicate through algotradingindex.com.
Algo Trading Index is committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.
You can browse most of this website without directly providing personal information to us. Some technical information may nevertheless be processed automatically when you access the website, and additional information may be processed if you choose to contact us.
Who we are
Algo Trading Index is an independent research publication focused on automated and algorithmic trading systems.
For the purposes of applicable data-protection law, the operator responsible for the processing described in this policy acts as the data controller where applicable.
Information we collect
The information processed through this website depends on how you interact with it.
Technical and usage information
When you visit the website, our hosting, security and technical infrastructure may process information such as:
- IP address;
- browser and device type;
- operating system;
- requested pages and files;
- date and time of requests;
- referring pages;
- server, security and error-log information.
This information may be required to deliver the website, maintain security, diagnose technical problems and prevent misuse.
Information you provide
If you contact Algo Trading Index using an email address, contact method or other communication channel made available through the website, we may process the information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, message and any information included in your correspondence.
How we use information
Personal information may be processed where necessary to:
- operate and deliver the website;
- maintain website security and prevent abuse;
- identify and resolve technical problems;
- respond to messages, questions or requests;
- maintain and improve the publication;
- protect our legal rights and interests;
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use personal information collected through the website for purposes that are materially incompatible with the reason it was collected without an appropriate legal basis.
Legal bases for processing
Where the General Data Protection Regulation or equivalent requirements apply, processing may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Legitimate interests
Operating, securing and maintaining the website, responding to relevant communications and supporting legitimate editorial activities.
Consent
Where consent is legally required, including for certain non-essential technologies or optional communications.
Legal obligations
Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law or a valid legal requirement.
Requested action
Where processing is necessary to respond to a request you have made or take steps at your request.
Editorial and publicly available information
Algo Trading Index researches automated trading systems using publicly available sources.
In some circumstances, editorial material may include professional or business-related information concerning individuals associated with a provider, company or trading system where that information is relevant to the subject being documented.
We aim to limit such information to what is relevant to legitimate research and editorial purposes. If you believe factual information concerning you is inaccurate or should be reviewed, you may contact us.
When information may be shared
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be made available to third parties only where reasonably necessary, including:
- hosting, infrastructure, security and technical service providers;
- professional advisers where necessary;
- authorities or other parties where disclosure is required by law or a valid legal process;
- parties involved in protecting the security, rights or integrity of the website or its users.
Service providers may process information only to the extent needed to provide their relevant services, subject to applicable contractual and legal obligations.
International data transfers
Some hosting, infrastructure or technology providers may process information in countries outside the country in which you are located.
Where applicable data-protection law requires safeguards for an international transfer of personal information, appropriate transfer mechanisms or other legally recognised safeguards should be used by the relevant parties.
How long information is retained
Personal information is retained only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was processed, subject to applicable legal, security, technical and record-keeping requirements.
Retention periods may differ depending on the information. For example, technical logs may be retained according to infrastructure and security requirements, while correspondence may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to a request or maintain an appropriate record of the communication.
Information may also remain temporarily within routine backups until those backups are overwritten or deleted according to normal technical processes.
Your data-protection rights
Depending on your location and the circumstances of the processing, applicable law may give you rights concerning your personal information.
These may include the right to:
- request access to personal information concerning you;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion where applicable;
- request restriction of processing;
- object to certain processing;
- receive certain information in a portable format;
- withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
These rights are not absolute in every circumstance and may be subject to exemptions or conditions under applicable law.
Where GDPR applies, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data-protection supervisory authority.
Information security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to help protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse.
No website, transmission method or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External websites and services
Algo Trading Index contains links to websites and resources operated by third parties.
Their privacy practices are controlled by those third parties and are not governed by this Privacy Policy. Visitors should review the privacy information provided by the relevant third-party service when appropriate.
Children's privacy
Algo Trading Index is a research and educational publication concerning financial and trading technology and is not directed toward children.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the website.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the website, technology we use, our processing activities or applicable requirements change.
The date shown at the top of this page identifies when the policy was last updated.
Privacy questions or requests
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, believe information concerning you should be corrected, or want to exercise an applicable privacy right, contact Algo Trading Index.