Privacy Policy for Dubai Trading Challenge
Effective Date: 11.05.2025
Thank you for your interest in the Dubai Trading Challenge. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and share it. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Website: www.dubaitradingchallenge.com
Tibor Sturm, The Tradehub, FZCO, Dubai, UAE
Email: support@dubaitradingchallenge.com
We organize the Dubai Forex Trading Challenge Series, a YouTube-based competition where amateur traders compete for a cash prize.
2. What Data We Collect
When you register for the challenge, we collect the following personal data:
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
To assess and contact potential participants
To evaluate your eligibility (including verifying non-professional trading status)
To communicate competition updates and decisions
For internal reporting and analytics
For marketing the challenge (with proper safeguards)
Note: Registration does not guarantee participation. Selection is limited and subject to eligibility checks.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds:
Consent: You explicitly consent by ticking the checkbox at registration.
Legitimate interest: For evaluating applications and promoting the challenge.
Legal obligations: To retain data for compliance or regulatory purposes.
5. Sharing Your Data
Your data may be shared with:
Members of the selection and vetting team
Marketing service providers (e.g., Mailchimp)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Hosting and platform services (e.g., YouTube)
We never sell your data. All third-party processors are bound by strict data protection agreements.
6. International Data Transfers
Depending on your location and our service providers (e.g., Google, Mailchimp, YouTube), your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
We ensure such transfers are protected under GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions (where applicable)
7. Data Retention
Your data will be stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, including preventing repeat participation in future years.
If you are not selected, your data may be retained for a limited period for auditing and future vetting purposes, then securely deleted.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please email us at: support@dubaitradingchallenge.com
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and third-party tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube embeds) to improve your experience and analyze usage.
When you first visit the website, you will be prompted to accept or reject cookies in accordance with GDPR.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We recommend checking it regularly.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
📧 support@dubaitradingchallenge.com
