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Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 15, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. FreeTradeJournal uses cookies and similar technologies (such as browser storage) to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the app is used.

Cookies We Use

Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Authentication tokens and session management	Session
Functional	Theme preferences, layout settings, and onboarding status	Persistent
Local Storage	Trading data, journal entries, goals, and settings (stored on your device); screenshots are stored in your browser’s IndexedDB	Persistent
Analytics	PostHog and Vercel Analytics — page views, feature usage, and performance (optional, set only with your consent)	Up to 1 year
Security	Cloudflare — bot management and DDoS protection	Up to 30 min
Payment	Stripe — fraud prevention and payment session management (Pro subscribers)	Session

Essential Cookies

These are required for FreeTradeJournal to function. They handle authentication, session persistence, and security. These cannot be disabled without losing access to core features like signing in and saving your data.

Functional Storage

FreeTradeJournal is a local-first application. Your trading data, journal entries, goals, and settings are stored in your browser's local storage. This data:

Never leaves your device unless you use cloud sync or AI features
Remains available offline
Is scoped to your user account
Can be exported or deleted at any time via Settings

Analytics

We use PostHog and Vercel Analytics to understand how the app is used, which features are popular, and where we can improve. Analytics cookies are optional and only set if you accept them in the consent banner:

If you accept, usage data is linked to your account (user ID and email) so we can understand how features are used
If you decline, tracking is limited to your current session — nothing is stored on your device or linked to your account
Analytics data is used solely for product improvement and never shared with third parties for marketing

Third-Party Cookies

The following services may set cookies when you use FreeTradeJournal:

Firebase / Google: Authentication and session management
PostHog: Usage analytics and error tracking (only with your consent)
Vercel Analytics: Anonymous performance analytics
Cloudflare: Bot management and DDoS protection
Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention (Pro subscribers only)

Each service operates under its own privacy and cookie policies.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

The consent banner — accept or decline analytics cookies when you first visit; your choice is remembered
Browser settings — most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies
App settings — clear your local data via Settings → Data Management

Note: Disabling essential cookies or clearing local storage will sign you out and may result in loss of locally stored trading data. Export your data first.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Reach us at support@freetradejournal.com or through our .