Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember information about your visit.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for MyTradeMate to work and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token | Keeps you logged in securely | 30 days |
next-auth.csrf-token | Protects against security attacks | Session |
__Secure-next-auth.callback-url | Manages login redirects | Session |
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how you use MyTradeMate:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics - throttles requests | 1 minute |
What we track: Page views, session duration, features used (anonymized).
Performance Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us identify errors and performance issues:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
vercel-analytics | Tracks page load times | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
In TradeMate
- Cookie Banner: Choose which cookies to accept on your first visit
- Settings Page: Update preferences at Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
In Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent MyTradeMate from working properly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: For payment processing (if you access payment pages)
- Google Analytics: For usage analytics (if you consent)
These services have their own cookie policies:
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. If DNT is enabled, we will not use analytics or performance cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@mytrademate.co.uk
For more information about how we protect your privacy, see our full Privacy Policy.