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Cookie Policy

SyncFutures LLC • Effective Date: November 20, 2025

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SyncFutures LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), a Texas-based limited liability company, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and website (collectively, the "Service") to enhance your experience, provide functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It forms part of our Privacy Policy and should be read alongside our Terms of Service.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and European Economic Area (EEA), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you can manage your preferences as described below or refrain from using the Service.

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website or use an online service. They store information about your preferences or interactions to improve functionality and performance. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and other tracking mechanisms, which we collectively refer to as "cookies" in this Policy.

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by us (SyncFutures).
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services we use (e.g., analytics providers).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as:

  • User authentication and session management.
  • Maintaining your account settings and preferences.
  • Facilitating secure connections to your brokerage accounts via encrypted authentication credentials.
  • Ensuring the Service operates as intended (e.g., trade synchronization and automation).

Examples: Cookies for login sessions, load balancing, and security measures.

Legal Basis (GDPR): Necessary for the performance of a contract or our legitimate interests in providing a secure and functional Service.

b. Performance/Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

These cookies collect anonymized data about how you interact with the Service to help us improve its performance and user experience. We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity for this purpose.

Google Analytics

Tracks page views, session duration, traffic sources, and usage patterns to help us understand which features are most valuable.

Microsoft Clarity

Records anonymized session replays and generates heatmaps to visualize how users interact with our platform. This helps us identify usability issues and improve the user experience.

Note: Session recordings do not capture sensitive information like passwords, authentication credentials, payment details, or brokerage account data. Your trading activity, positions, and P&L information are also excluded from recordings.

  • Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • Error occurrences and system performance
  • Device and browser information
  • Mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior (anonymized)
  • Session recordings (anonymized, sensitive data excluded)

Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _ga_*), Microsoft Clarity cookies (_clck, _clsk, CLID, MR)

Legal Basis (GDPR): Your explicit consent.

Third-Party Privacy Policies: Google Privacy Policy | Microsoft Privacy Statement

c. Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant marketing content, such as personalized promotions or newsletters, and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. They may track your interests based on your interactions with the Service.

Examples: Cookies from advertising partners or email marketing platforms.

Legal Basis (GDPR): Your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Provide the Service: Enable core functionality, such as accessing your account, processing trade instructions, and connecting to third-party brokers or TradingView.
  • Enhance User Experience: Personalize your interactions and remember your settings.
  • Analyze and Improve: Understand usage patterns, identify bugs, and optimize performance.
  • Market Our Services: Deliver targeted promotions or newsletters, if you opt in.
  • Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive financial data (e.g., brokerage account balances) beyond what is necessary for the Service's functionality, nor do we sell your data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party providers who may set cookies, including:

  • Analytics Providers: E.g., Google Analytics for usage insights.
  • Payment Processors: E.g., Stripe for subscription billing.
  • Marketing Partners: For targeted advertising or email campaigns (with consent).
  • Service Integrations: E.g., TradingView for webhook-based automation.
  • Monitoring and Logging: BetterStack for system health monitoring and error tracking (does not use tracking cookies visible to end users).

These third parties act as data processors or independent controllers under agreements ensuring compliance with GDPR and other laws. We do not control their cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can manage cookies through:

Our Cookie Consent Tool

Upon visiting the Service, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing). Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may limit Service functionality.

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data.
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.

Opt-Out Tools

For marketing cookies, use tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (http://optout.networkadvertising.org) or Your Online Choices (http://www.youronlinechoices.eu) (EU/UK/EEA).

Do Not Track (DNT)

We honor DNT signals where required by law (e.g., under CCPA/CPRA).

For EU/UK/EEA users, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies per GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie consent tool or by contacting us.

For CCPA/CPRA users, you have the right to opt out of targeted advertising. As we do not "sell" data, no separate opt-out is required for sales.

6. Data Protection and Cookies

Cookies containing personal data are processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Key points:

  • Security: Cookies are stored securely, with sensitive data (e.g., authentication credentials) encrypted.
  • International Transfers: For EU/UK/EEA users, cookie data transferred to the US is protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
  • Retention: Cookies are retained only as long as necessary (e.g., session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies may last up to 2 years unless deleted).
  • Your Rights: You have rights to access, delete, or restrict cookie-related data (see Privacy Policy for details).

7. List of Cookies

Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies we may use:

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
__clientClerk authentication - User session and login state30 daysStrictly Necessary
__sessionClerk session management and CSRF protectionSessionStrictly Necessary
__stripe_midStripe fraud detection and payment processing1 yearStrictly Necessary
__stripe_sidStripe session management and fraud prevention30 minutesStrictly Necessary
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences1 yearStrictly Necessary
_gaGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes unique users2 yearsAnalytics
_gidGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes users for 24 hours24 hoursAnalytics
_ga_*Google Analytics - Stores property-specific data2 yearsAnalytics
_clckMicrosoft Clarity - Persists Clarity User ID1 yearAnalytics
_clskMicrosoft Clarity - Connects multiple page views in a session1 dayAnalytics
CLIDMicrosoft Clarity - Clarity user identifier1 yearAnalytics
ANONCHKMicrosoft Clarity - Indicates if cookies are enabled10 minutesAnalytics
MRMicrosoft Clarity - Indicates if session is being recorded7 daysAnalytics
SMMicrosoft Clarity - Session management for ClaritySessionAnalytics

A full, updated list is available via our cookie consent tool.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your data protection rights, contact us:

SyncFutures LLC
Email: privacy@syncfutures.com
Website: https://syncfutures.com

For EU/UK/EEA users, you may also contact your local supervisory authority. For CCPA/CPRA users, you can submit requests via the above email.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.