Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit The Hermes Trader (the “Website”), available at https://thehermestrader.com.

Last update: 5 December 2025

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this Website is:

• Data Controller: Andrés Esquivias
• Location: Asturias, Spain
• Contact email: thehermestrader@proton.me

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR), Andrés Esquivias is responsible for the processing of your personal data.

2. Data We Collect

When you use the Website, we may collect:

• Identification and contact data

  Such as your name and email address, when you contact us or subscribe to updates.

• Communication data

  The content of messages or enquiries you send via contact forms or email.

• Technical and usage data

  Such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and time spent, obtained through basic server logs and strictly necessary technical mechanisms that allow the Website to function correctly.

We do not currently use analytics or advertising tools that track you across websites. If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

3. Purposes of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

1. Contact and support

   To read and respond to enquiries or messages you send via the Website or by email.

2. Content and communication

   To send you emails or updates that you have explicitly requested (for example, if you subscribe to a mailing list or similar service).

3. Website operation and security

   To operate, maintain, and secure the Website.

   To keep basic server logs for security, troubleshooting, and prevention of abuse or fraud.

We will only process data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to these purposes.

4. Legal Bases

We rely on the following legal bases to process personal data:

• Consent

  When you voluntarily provide your data (for example, by subscribing to updates or contacting us) and agree to receive communications.

• Legitimate interest

  To maintain the security and proper functioning of the Website.

  To keep minimal logs for security and troubleshooting.

• Legal obligations

  When we are required to retain certain data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at thehermestrader@proton.me or by using any unsubscribe or opt-out mechanism that we may provide.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

• Contact and enquiry data: for as long as needed to manage your request, and for a limited period afterwards for record-keeping and potential legal claims.
• Technical and log data: for a limited period consistent with security and operational needs.

When personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Data Sharing and Service Providers

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share personal data with trusted third parties who act as service providers (data processors), for example:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers that host the Website and its backend services.
• Email delivery services used to send transactional or requested communications.

These providers only process data on our behalf and under our instructions, under appropriate contractual and security safeguards. If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we will take appropriate measures to ensure adequate protection (for example, Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms).

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or when you withdraw consent (where consent is the legal basis).
• Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Data portability, where legally applicable.

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at thehermestrader@proton.me, indicating which right you wish to exercise. You may be asked to provide proof of identity to prevent unauthorised access to your data.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services offered on the Website.

The most current version will always be available at https://thehermestrader.com/privacy-policy.

• Last update: 5 December 2025.