Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

At Forex Factory News ("we," "us," "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.forexfactorynews.com (the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

Account Information:

  • Email address (for newsletter subscriptions)
  • Username (if you create an account)
  • Name (if provided for comments or contact)

Communication Information:

  • Messages sent through contact forms
  • Comments on articles and posts
  • Feedback and survey responses
  • Customer support inquiries

Subscription Information:

  • Email address for newsletter subscriptions
  • Subscription preferences and settings
  • Unsubscribe requests and preferences

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

Technical Information:

  • IP address and geolocation data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device information
  • Screen resolution and device capabilities
  • Referring website and exit pages

Usage Information:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Click-through rates and user interactions
  • Search queries performed on our site
  • Date and time of visits
  • Frequency of visits and returning visitor status

Performance Information:

  • Page load times and performance metrics
  • Error logs and debugging information
  • Website functionality usage patterns

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services integrated into our website:

Analytics Providers:

  • Google Analytics demographic and interest data
  • Website usage statistics and user behavior patterns
  • Traffic sources and conversion tracking

Social Media Platforms:

  • Information when you share our content on social media
  • Social media profile information (if you choose to connect)

Advertising Partners:

  • Ad performance and click-through data
  • Interest-based advertising information
  • Conversion tracking for affiliate partnerships

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision:

  • Delivering requested content and newsletters
  • Personalizing your experience on our website
  • Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
  • Processing and managing user accounts

Content Improvement:

  • Analyzing user behavior to improve content quality
  • Understanding which content is most valuable to users
  • Optimizing website performance and user experience
  • Developing new features and services

Communication:

  • Sending newsletters and market updates (with consent)
  • Notifying users of important service changes
  • Responding to customer support requests
  • Providing educational content and trading insights

3.2 Marketing and Analytics

Email Marketing:

  • Sending forex market news and analysis (with consent)
  • Promotional content about recommended brokers and tools
  • Educational content and trading resources
  • Survey requests for service improvement

Website Analytics:

  • Monitoring website performance and user engagement
  • Analyzing traffic patterns and popular content
  • Tracking conversion rates for affiliate partnerships
  • Identifying technical issues and areas for improvement

3.3 Legal and Security Purposes

Compliance:

  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations
  • Responding to legal requests and court orders
  • Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
  • Protecting against fraud and abuse

Security:

  • Detecting and preventing security threats
  • Monitoring for suspicious activities
  • Protecting user accounts and data integrity
  • Maintaining website functionality and availability

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

  • Website functionality and navigation
  • User session management
  • Security and authentication
  • Load balancing and performance optimization

Analytics Cookies:

  • Google Analytics for website usage statistics
  • User behavior analysis and insights
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Conversion tracking and goal measurement

Advertising Cookies:

  • Affiliate link tracking and attribution
  • Interest-based advertising delivery
  • Ad performance measurement
  • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns

Preference Cookies:

  • User settings and preferences
  • Language and region preferences
  • Newsletter subscription status
  • Content personalization settings

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses cookies from the following third-party services:

Google Services:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Google AdSense for advertising (if applicable)
  • Google Tag Manager for tracking management

Monetag Services:

  • Monetization and advertising tracking
  • Revenue optimization and measurement
  • User behavior analysis for ad targeting

Broker Partners:

  • JustMarkets affiliate tracking
  • HF Markets conversion tracking
  • Other broker partnership analytics

Widget Providers:

  • Investing.com economic calendar functionality
  • MyFXBook news widget functionality
  • Social media sharing widgets

4.3 Cookie Management

Your Cookie Choices:

  • You can control cookies through your browser settings
  • Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies
  • You can delete existing cookies from your device
  • You can set notifications when cookies are being sent

Disabling Cookies:

  • Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
  • Some features may not work properly without cookies
  • Analytics and personalization features may be limited
  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled for core functionality

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers:

Analytics Providers:

  • Google Analytics for website performance analysis
  • Other analytics tools for user behavior insights
  • Performance monitoring and optimization services

Email Service Providers:

  • Newsletter delivery and management services
  • Email campaign analytics and reporting
  • Subscription management and list segmentation

Technical Service Providers:

  • Website hosting and content delivery networks
  • Security monitoring and protection services
  • Database management and backup services

5.2 Affiliate Partners

Broker Partnerships:

  • JustMarkets and HF Markets for account referrals
  • Conversion tracking and commission attribution
  • User journey analysis for partnership optimization

Advertising Networks:

  • Monetag and other advertising partners
  • Revenue sharing and performance tracking
  • User targeting and ad personalization

5.3 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

Legal Compliance:

  • Respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process
  • Comply with government investigations or requests
  • Meet regulatory requirements and obligations
  • Cooperate with law enforcement agencies

Safety and Security:

  • Protect the rights and safety of our users
  • Investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Protect our intellectual property rights

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets:

  • Your information may be transferred to the new entity
  • You will be notified of any such transfer
  • The new entity will be bound by this Privacy Policy
  • You will have choices regarding your information

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure and hosting
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and authentication systems

Administrative Safeguards:

  • Employee training on privacy and security practices
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular review and updating of security policies
  • Incident response procedures for security breaches

Physical Safeguards:

  • Secure data centers with restricted access
  • Environmental controls and monitoring
  • Equipment disposal and destruction procedures
  • Backup and disaster recovery systems

6.2 Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

  • We will assess the scope and impact of the breach
  • Affected users will be notified within 72 hours when possible
  • Relevant authorities will be notified as required by law
  • We will provide guidance on protective measures users can take

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access Rights:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Understand how your information is being used
  • Review the categories of information we collect

Correction Rights:

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Update your contact information and preferences
  • Modify your newsletter subscription settings
  • Correct any errors in your account information

Deletion Rights:

  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Close your account and remove associated data
  • Opt out of data collection and processing
  • Request removal of specific content or comments

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

Right to Rectification:

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Update your information to ensure accuracy
  • Request data updates across our systems

Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"):

  • Request deletion of personal data when no longer necessary
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Object to unlawful data processing

Right to Restrict Processing:

  • Limit how we use your personal information
  • Pause processing while disputes are resolved
  • Restrict processing for specific purposes

Right to Data Portability:

  • Receive your personal data in a structured format
  • Transfer your data to another service provider
  • Request machine-readable copies of your information

Right to Object:

  • Object to processing for direct marketing purposes
  • Object to automated decision-making and profiling
  • Opt out of specific data processing activities

7.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights:

Right to Know:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Sources of personal information
  • Business purposes for collecting information
  • Third parties with whom information is shared

Right to Delete:

  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Exceptions for necessary business operations
  • Confirmation of deletion requests

Right to Opt-Out:

  • Opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Control over third-party data sharing
  • Opt out of targeted advertising

Right to Non-Discrimination:

  • Equal service regardless of privacy choices
  • No penalties for exercising privacy rights
  • Reasonable alternatives when requests affect service quality

7.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights:

Contact Methods:

  • Email: info@forexfactorynews.com
  • Subject line: "Privacy Rights Request"
  • Include your full name and specific request details

Verification Process:

  • We may request additional information to verify your identity
  • Verification protects against unauthorized access to your data
  • Response time: We aim to respond within 30 days

No Charge:

  • Most requests are processed at no charge
  • Excessive or repetitive requests may incur reasonable fees
  • You will be notified of any applicable fees in advance

8. Children's Privacy

8.1 Age Restrictions

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18
  • If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it
  • Parents should monitor their children's internet activities

8.2 Parental Rights

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18:

  • Contact us immediately at info@forexfactorynews.com
  • Provide details about the potential collection
  • We will investigate and take appropriate action

9. International Data Transfers

9.1 Global Operations

Our Service operates globally, and information may be transferred to:

  • Countries with different privacy laws than your residence
  • Service providers located in various jurisdictions
  • Analytics and advertising partners worldwide

9.2 Transfer Safeguards

For international transfers, we implement appropriate safeguards:

  • Standard contractual clauses for data protection
  • Adequacy decisions where available
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
  • Specific authorization from relevant authorities when required

10. Data Retention

10.1 Retention Periods

We retain personal information for different periods based on purpose:

Account Information:

  • Active accounts: Until account deletion or service termination
  • Inactive accounts: 3 years after last activity
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscribe request

Usage Data:

  • Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
  • Log files: 12 months for security and performance monitoring
  • Support communications: 2 years for customer service purposes

Marketing Data:

  • Email marketing data: Until unsubscribe or opt-out request
  • Conversion tracking: 2 years for performance analysis
  • A/B testing data: 1 year for optimization purposes

10.2 Deletion Procedures

When retention periods expire:

  • Data is automatically deleted from active systems
  • Backup systems are purged according to our backup retention schedule
  • Physical destruction procedures for hardware storage
  • Certificate of destruction for sensitive information

11. Third-Party Links and Services

11.1 External Websites

Our Service contains links to external websites:

  • We are not responsible for external site privacy practices
  • External sites have their own privacy policies
  • We encourage you to review privacy policies of linked sites

11.2 Integrated Services

Economic Calendar (Investing.com):

  • Subject to Investing.com's privacy policy
  • Data collection and usage governed by their terms
  • We do not control their data practices

News Widgets (MyFXBook):

  • Subject to MyFXBook's privacy policy
  • Independent data collection and processing
  • Direct relationship between you and MyFXBook

Broker Services:

  • JustMarkets and HF Markets have separate privacy policies
  • Account opening and trading subject to broker terms
  • We facilitate introductions but do not control broker data practices

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

12.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically:

  • Changes will be posted on this page
  • The "Last Updated" date will be revised
  • Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice

12.2 Notification of Changes

Material Changes:

  • Email notification to subscribed users
  • Prominent website notice for 30 days
  • Opportunity to review changes before they take effect

Minor Updates:

  • Updated policy posted without additional notice
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
  • Users encouraged to review policy periodically

13. Regional Privacy Information

13.1 European Union (GDPR)

Legal Basis for Processing:

  • Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
  • Legitimate Interest: Website analytics and service improvement
  • Contractual Necessity: Account management and customer support

Data Protection Officer:

  • For GDPR-related inquiries: info@forexfactorynews.com
  • Subject line: "GDPR Privacy Request"

Supervisory Authority:

  • You have the right to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority
  • Contact information for EU data protection authorities available at: https://edpb.europa.eu

13.2 United States (CCPA/CPRA)

California Residents:

  • Additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
  • Right to know about personal information sales
  • Right to opt out of personal information sales

Other US States:

  • Similar privacy laws may apply in other states
  • We extend similar protections to all US users
  • State-specific rights honored upon request

14. Contact Information

14.1 Privacy Inquiries

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

Email: info@forexfactorynews.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"
Website: www.forexfactorynews.com

14.2 Data Protection Requests

For specific privacy rights requests:

Email: info@forexfactorynews.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Rights Request"
Required Information:

  • Full name and email address
  • Specific request details
  • Verification information if requested

14.3 Response Time

Standard Requests: 30 days
Complex Requests: Up to 60 days with notification
Urgent Security Matters: 24-48 hours

15. Additional Information

15.1 Marketing Communications

Newsletter Subscriptions:

  • Double opt-in confirmation required
  • Clear unsubscribe option in every email
  • Preference management for content types
  • Immediate processing of unsubscribe requests

Affiliate Marketing:

  • Clear disclosure of commercial relationships
  • Honest recommendations based on user value
  • Transparent compensation arrangements
  • No misleading or deceptive marketing practices

15.2 Website Analytics

Google Analytics:

  • Demographics and interests reporting enabled
  • Advertising features and remarketing
  • User behavior analysis and insights
  • Anonymized IP addresses where possible

Custom Analytics:

  • Internal tracking for content optimization
  • User journey analysis for service improvement
  • Performance monitoring and error tracking
  • Conversion tracking for business metrics

By using Forex Factory News, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date first written above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Contact: info@forexfactorynews.com