Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how CloudEstimator.io ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website and cloud cost estimation tools. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

CloudEstimator.io is a client-side tool — all cost calculations occur entirely within your browser using JavaScript. We do not collect, store, or transmit any configuration data, cost estimates, or financial information that you enter into our calculators. Your inputs remain private on your device.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we collect certain information automatically when you visit CloudEstimator.io, including:

This information is collected through standard web analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our site and improve our tools and content.

2. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.

3. Google AdSense

CloudEstimator.io displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Preference Manager.

We do not have access to or control over the cookies that are used by Google for advertising purposes. For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit the Google Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for purposes other than those described in this policy.

5. Affiliate Links

CloudEstimator.io may contain affiliate links to cloud provider websites (AWS, Azure, GCP). When you click on these links and sign up for services, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our cost estimates, pricing data, or editorial content.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data about your visit:

7. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to the default retention policies of Google Analytics (up to 26 months). We do not retain any personally identifiable information beyond what is collected by these third-party tools.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights or for privacy-related inquiries, please contact us through our website.

9. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data based on our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website, and on your consent for advertising cookies. You have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

CloudEstimator.io is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact information provided on our About page.