Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Alchemy Trading (“The Alchemy”, “we”, “us”) operates thealchemytrading.com and terminal.thealchemytrading.com. We are based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. For data-related queries, contact us at info@thealchemytrading.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect data you provide directly when you submit an application or subscribe to The Alchemy Terminal:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Instagram handle
• Trading experience and self-reported challenges (application form responses)

We also collect anonymous usage data through Vercel Analytics (page views, device type, country). This data contains no personally identifiable information and is used solely to understand how the website is used.

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store or have access to your card details — Stripe processes and secures all payment information under their own privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To review and respond to your membership application
• To contact you regarding your application or membership
• To process and manage your Terminal subscription
• To improve our website and services (anonymised analytics only)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity — to process your application and deliver membership services
• Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries and improve our platform
• Consent — where you have voluntarily submitted information through our forms

5. Data Retention

Application data is retained for up to 24 months. If you become a member, your data is retained for the duration of your membership and up to 12 months thereafter. You may request deletion at any time (see section 7).

6. Cookies

We use minimal cookies. Vercel Analytics may set a cookie for anonymous session tracking. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, email info@thealchemytrading.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at info@thealchemytrading.com.