Privacy Policy - AdvantageCloud

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Email Signup: When you sign up for early access or updates, we collect your email address
Contact Forms: If you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and message content

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and referring websites
IP Addresses: We collect and log IP addresses for security purposes and to maintain an audit trail of cookie consent preferences
Browser Information: Browser type, version, and user agent string
Cookies: Small text files stored on your device (see Section 3 below)

1.3 Cookie Consent Logging

For compliance and audit purposes, when you accept or decline cookies, we log:

Your IP address
Timestamp of your consent decision
Your browser's user agent string
Your consent choice (accepted or declined)

This information is stored securely and is used solely to maintain a legal record of consent as required by data protection regulations.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Communication: To send you updates, announcements, and marketing communications (you can opt out anytime)
Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience
Legal Compliance: To maintain records of cookie consent as required by GDPR and other privacy laws
Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure website security
Service Improvement: To enhance our website functionality and develop new features

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember information about your visit.

3.2 Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie consent choice)
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand website usage and performance (only loaded with your consent)

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Our cookie consent banner (appears on your first visit)
Your browser settings (most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies)
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Note: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality. Google Analytics is only loaded if you accept cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about visitor behavior. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. Google Analytics only loads if you accept cookies.

Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Email Service Provider

Email addresses collected through our signup form are processed by our email service provider. We ensure all third-party providers comply with applicable data protection regulations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Email Addresses: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Cookie Consent Logs: 3 years from the date of consent (legal requirement)
Analytics Data: As per Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

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

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Consent logs are stored outside publicly accessible directories
HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Regular security audits and updates
Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@advantagecloud.pro

Website: advantagecloud.pro

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated via email (if you're subscribed to our mailing list) or through a prominent notice on our website.

11. 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 website, you consent to such transfers.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how to interpret them.