Last updated: 2025-12-13
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://sellentrading.com
Sellentrading (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is the data controller responsible for your personal data under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we collect and process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
- Legitimate interests – to improve our website, prevent spam, and ensure security
- Contractual necessity – to provide services or user accounts if applicable
- Legal obligation – where we are required to retain data by law
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your comment and profile picture (if applicable) are visible to the public.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
- Comment cookies store your name, email address, and website for convenience and last one year.
- A temporary cookie is set on the login page to test browser cookie acceptance.
- Login cookies save your login details for two days; screen preferences last one year.
- Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks.
- Publishing or editing content creates a temporary cookie that expires after one day.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For EU users, cookies requiring consent will only be set after acceptance.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve performance.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- Approximate geographic location
This data is processed in an anonymized or aggregated form. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Newsletter and Email Communications
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address based on your explicit consent.
We use this information to send:
- Newsletters
- Updates and relevant communications
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email marketing platforms
- Spam detection services
These providers process data only under our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal protections.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Registered user data is stored as long as the account remains active.
- Newsletter data is stored until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained according to Google’s retention policies.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Contact: https://sellentrading.com/contact/