1. Introduction

Welcome to CloudMetrics ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you provide while using our cloud pricing comparison tool at cloudmetrics.dev (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

• Cloud configuration requirements (CPU, memory, storage specifications)
• Region preferences for price comparisons
• Uploaded Excel files containing infrastructure specifications (processed locally and not stored)
• Contact information if you reach out to us via email

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and usage statistics

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners (Google AdSense) to serve relevant ads

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our cloud pricing comparison service
• Improve and optimize user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our features
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send important updates about our Service (if you opt in)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit:How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our website
• Analytics Partners: With analytics services like Google Analytics
• Advertising Partners: With Google AdSense for ad personalization
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of personalized advertising

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud pricing pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@cloudmetrics.dev
• Website: https://cloudmetrics.dev