Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on TradeSmartMoney.

Last updated: 2/12/2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

TradeSmartMoney uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Understand how you use our platform and improve user experience
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Enable security features and prevent fraud
  • Deliver relevant advertisements (when applicable)

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication tokens, security cookies

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track website usage, page views, and user behavior patterns.

Examples: _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics cookies)

3. Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., theme selection, language), and providing personalized features.

Examples: User preferences, theme settings, display settings

4. Advertising Cookies (Optional - If AdSense Approved)

When we implement Google AdSense, advertising cookies will be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. These cookies track your browsing activity to show you ads that might interest you.

Examples: Google AdSense cookies, remarketing cookies

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers who may also set cookies on your device:

ServicePurposeMore Info
Google AnalyticsWebsite analytics and performance trackingPrivacy Policy
Google AdSensePersonalized advertising (when approved)Ad Policies
SupabaseAuthentication and database servicesPrivacy Policy

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage and control cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Download Opt-Out Add-on

Google Ads Opt-Out

You can customize or opt-out of personalized Google ads through Google's Ads Settings.

Manage Ad Settings

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

Opt-out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.

NAI Opt-Out

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser settings or signals.

Mobile Device Identifiers

When you access our platform through a mobile device, we may collect unique device identifiers (such as IDFA on iOS or Advertising ID on Android). You can reset or limit ad tracking through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

Cookie Retention

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you manually delete them

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: tradesmartmoneytsm@gmail.com
Website: www.tradesmartmoney.com
Contact Page: Contact Us Form

Related Policies

Privacy Policy - Learn how we collect and use your personal data
Terms of Service - Understand the terms of using our platform
Financial Disclaimer - Important risk warnings and disclosures

This Cookie Policy is effective as of 2/12/2026 and was last updated on 2/12/2026.