Last updated: May 2026
MetaJournal is a trading observability platform for tracking and reviewing trading decisions. We do NOT provide investment advice, manage funds, execute trades, or act as a financial intermediary. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.
MetaJournal ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our trading observability platform. We comply with international data protection regulations including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), POPIA (South Africa), PDPA (Singapore/Thailand), PIPEDA (Canada), Privacy Act (Australia), APPI (Japan), and other applicable laws worldwide.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: MetaJournal provides tools for tracking and reviewing trading behavior. It does not provide financial advice. WE DO NOT: • Provide investment advice, recommendations, or signals • Hold, manage, or have access to any user funds • Execute trades on your behalf • Act as a broker, dealer, or financial intermediary • Guarantee any trading results or profits • Provide licensed financial advisory services ALL trading decisions are made solely by users on their own brokerage accounts. MetaJournal has NO CONNECTION to your trading accounts or funds. RISK WARNING: Trading in financial markets involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose. Seek advice from a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.
We collect information you provide directly, including: • Account information (email, name) • Trading data you log (symbols, prices, notes) - for personal tracking and review • Watchlist and alert preferences • Profile and contact information • Community posts and interactions • Chat messages (for safety scanning as described below) We automatically collect: • Device and browser information • Usage analytics and app interactions • IP address and approximate location
We implement industry-standard security measures: • End-to-end encryption for data transmission (TLS/SSL) • Encrypted storage for sensitive information • Regular security audits and monitoring • Access controls and authentication protocols • Secure cloud infrastructure with redundancy • No storage of brokerage credentials or financial account information
MetaJournal processes limited message data via automated systems to detect harmful or illegal content. This processing is performed under: • Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) for platform safety • Legal Obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)) for mandatory reporting • CCPA "Security and Fraud Prevention" exemption • U.S. safety and platform liability protections under Section 230 What is scanned: • Text messages in private chats and group channels • Shared links and attachments What is NOT scanned: • Message metadata for advertising • User data for profiling or marketing • Content unrelated to safety signals Data Access: Only authorized Safety Team members can access content flagged by the automated system. Data Retention: Safety-related flags are stored for up to 90 days, then automatically deleted unless part of an active investigation or legal requirement. User Rights: • Access flagged content • Request explanation of automated decisions • Appeal account restrictions • Data portability for safety logs (upon request)
Your data is used to: • Provide trading observability and review tools • Display your watchlists, trades, and analytics • Send alerts and notifications you configure • Generate performance reports and behavioral insights • Facilitate community discussions • Communicate service updates and support We NEVER use your data to: • Make trading decisions on your behalf • Share with brokers or financial institutions • Provide personalized investment advice
Regardless of your location, you have the right to: • Access - Request a copy of your personal data • Rectification - Correct inaccurate information • Erasure - Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten") • Portability - Export your data in a machine-readable format • Restriction - Limit how we process your data • Object - Opt out of certain data processing • Withdraw Consent - Revoke permissions at any time • Explanation - Request explanation of automated decisions (e.g., safety flags) We comply with: • GDPR (European Union) • CCPA/CPRA (California, USA) • LGPD (Brazil) • POPIA (South Africa) • PDPA (Singapore, Thailand) • PIPEDA (Canada) • Privacy Act (Australia) • APPI (Japan) • PDPB (India) • And other applicable regional data protection laws
MetaJournal supports observability and tracking for markets worldwide: AMERICAS: • United States (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX) • Canada (TSX, TSX-V) • Brazil (B3) • Mexico (BMV) EUROPE: • United Kingdom (LSE) • Germany (XETRA, Frankfurt) • France (Euronext Paris) • Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam) • Switzerland (SIX) • Spain (BME) • Italy (Borsa Italiana) ASIA-PACIFIC: • Japan (TSE, OSE) • China (SSE, SZSE) • Hong Kong (HKEX) • Singapore (SGX) • Australia (ASX) • India (NSE, BSE) • South Korea (KRX) • Taiwan (TWSE) OTHER MARKETS: • Cryptocurrency (Global) • Forex (Global) • Futures & Commodities DISCLAIMER: Availability of market data for tracking and review does not constitute an offer to provide services in any jurisdiction. Users are responsible for compliance with their local laws.
MetaJournal is NOT: • A registered investment advisor (RIA) • A broker-dealer • A commodity trading advisor (CTA) • A licensed financial planner • Regulated by SEC, FINRA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, or any financial regulatory body We do not require such registrations because we: • Do not provide investment advice • Do not manage client funds • Do not execute trades • Provide only observability and journaling tools Users in all jurisdictions should: • Consult licensed professionals for investment advice • Understand their local regulations regarding trading • Use MetaJournal solely for tracking and review purposes • Make independent trading decisions
CRITICAL: MetaJournal does NOT: • Store your bank account information • Store your brokerage account credentials • Have access to your trading accounts • Hold, transfer, or manage any funds • Process investment transactions Payment Information: • Subscription payments are processed by secure third-party providers • We do not store full credit card numbers • Payment data is encrypted and PCI-DSS compliant • Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time Your actual trading and funds remain entirely separate from MetaJournal.
We use essential cookies for: • Authentication and session management • Security and fraud prevention • Remembering your preferences Optional cookies (with your consent): • Analytics to improve our service • Performance monitoring You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
• Active account data is retained while you use the service • Deleted trades/watchlists are removed within 30 days • Account deletion removes all personal data within 90 days • Some data may be retained for legal compliance • Backup data is purged according to our retention schedule • You can request complete data deletion at any time
When participating in our community features: • Trade ideas you share are visible to other users • Your username/display name may be shown publicly • Community posts can be rated by other users • You can control visibility of your profile information • Shared content is for DISCUSSION AND REVIEW ONLY • No content should be construed as investment advice Master Traders and content creators are NOT licensed advisors. Their shared ideas are opinions for discussion and review purposes only.
MetaJournal offers the following subscription tiers: FREE PLAN ($0/month): • 10 journal entries per month • 12 watchlist items • Follow up to 3 traders • 5 price alerts • Basic analytics dashboard • Community access (read-only) BASIC PLAN ($10/month): • Ad-free experience • Unlimited journal entries • Unlimited watchlist items • Follow unlimited traders • Unlimited price alerts • Full analytics dashboard • 1-click trade → journal • Advanced reports PRO PLAN ($25/month): • Everything in Basic • AI trade review & analysis • Emotional pattern detection • Automated pattern recognition • Advanced backtesting • Custom report templates • Real-time broker integration (coming soon) • API access
Want to share your trading knowledge and lead others? Become a Master Trader! HOW TO BECOME A MASTER TRADER: • Visit the Community page and take the Master Trader Test • Pass with a score of 90% or higher • Sign the Master Trader Agreement • Subscribe to the Master Trader plan ($50/month) BENEFITS: • Create and manage private trading groups • Share trade ideas with accountability tracking • Build your reputation with win/loss ratings • Community performance leaderboard ranking • Custom Master Trader profile & badges • Social media links & live streaming integration • Monthly performance reports • Direct messaging with followers ACCOUNTABILITY: • All shared ideas are tracked and rated by users • Win rate and performance publicly displayed • Certification can be revoked for poor performance • 3 consecutive losing weeks triggers review DISCLAIMER: Master Traders are NOT licensed financial advisors. All content shared is for discussion and review only. MetaJournal does not endorse or guarantee any trading strategies.
Join MetaJournal as an Influencer Partner and grow with our community! ELIGIBILITY: • YouTube: Minimum 50,000 subscribers • X/Twitter: Minimum 50,000 followers • Combined reach considered for multi-platform creators PARTNERSHIP TIERS: CREATOR 50K (50K-250K reach) - $199/month: • Verified Influencer badge • Custom referral link (50% discount for your audience) • Analytics dashboard for referral tracking • Priority support • Featured in Discover section CREATOR 250K (250K-500K reach) - $399/month: • All Creator 50K benefits • Dedicated account manager • Co-marketing opportunities • Early access to new features • Monthly performance reports CREATOR 500K (500K+ reach) - $599/month: • All Creator 250K benefits • Custom integration options • Revenue sharing opportunities • Exclusive partner events APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Submit application with social proof 2. Team review (2-3 business days) 3. Agreement signing 4. Onboarding & setup REFERRAL PROGRAM: • Your audience gets 50% off for 6 months • Track signups and conversions • Monthly performance analytics DISCLAIMER: Influencer partners are independent content creators. MetaJournal does not control or endorse their investment opinions. All partnerships are for discussion and community content only.
We may use third-party services for: • Market Data: Price information from data providers for tracking purposes • Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and processing • Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics • Communication: Email and notification services • Payment Processing: Secure subscription billing Each third party operates under their own privacy policy and data protection standards. We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Our service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
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For privacy inquiries, data requests, or concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer:
legal@metajournal.app
We will respond to your request within 30 days (or sooner as required by applicable law).
By using MetaJournal, you agree to this Privacy Policy and acknowledge that our services are for tracking and review purposes only. We may update this policy periodically; continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
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