Legal
Last updated: 14 March 2026 · Version 2.4
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Applies to
tradesfinders.com and all associated subdomains, including trade.tradesfinders.com
This Cookie Policy explains how TradesFinders Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our trading platforms. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide reporting information to site operators.
Cookies set by us are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than us are called "third-party cookies" and enable features provided by third parties — for example, embedded financial data feeds, advertising, or analytics tools. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
In addition to cookies, we may also use web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage mechanisms for similar purposes. This policy covers all such technologies.
We use cookies for a number of practical reasons. Some cookies are required for the technical operation of our platform — for example, to keep you logged into your trading account as you navigate between pages. Others help us understand how clients use our services so we can improve them over time.
Specifically, we use cookies to:
We do not sell cookie data or use it to build advertising profiles for sale to third parties.
Your cookie preferences
Strictly necessary Required
Essential for login sessions, security, and platform operation.
Analytics Optional
Helps us understand platform usage and improve features.
Preferences Optional
Saves your interface settings across sessions.
Marketing Optional
Used to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
These cannot be turned off. Without them, the platform cannot function — you would be unable to log in, execute trades, or access your account.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tf_session | Authenticates your logged-in session | Session |
| tf_csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| tf_2fa_verify | Records completion of two-factor authentication | 30 days |
| tf_device_id | Identifies trusted devices for fraud prevention | 1 year |
| tf_consent | Stores your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify individual users from analytics data.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_XXXXXX | Persists session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (short-lived) | 24 hours | |
| tf_perf | TradesFinders | Measures page load times | 7 days |
These allow the platform to remember choices you have made and provide enhanced, personalised features.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tf_lang | Stores your preferred language | 1 year |
| tf_theme | Remembers your chart and UI theme selection | 1 year |
| tf_layout | Saves your trading workspace layout | 90 days |
| tf_watchlist | Stores instruments on your watchlist | 90 days |
These are used to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns we run. They do not collect personal financial data.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta | Ad conversion tracking | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Conversion linker | 90 days | |
| tf_referral | TradesFinders | Tracks partner referral attribution | 30 days |
Some pages on our platform embed content or services from third parties. These third parties may set their own cookies. We have no control over how those cookies work and encourage you to review the relevant privacy policies.
Third-party services currently used on our platform include:
Cookies are either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the toggles in the "Types of cookies" section above. Alternatively, most browsers allow you to control cookies directly through browser settings. The links below explain how to manage cookies in commonly used browsers:
Please be aware that restricting necessary cookies may prevent parts of our trading platform from functioning correctly. In particular, blocking session cookies will prevent you from logging in to your account.
For opt-out tools provided by specific third parties, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact our Data Protection team:
Email
privacy@tradesfinders.com
Address
TradesFinders Ltd, 12 Exchange Square, London EC2A 2BR, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data rights have not been respected.
