Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 29, 2026
Business name: Affordable Cloud Security
Contact: info@affordablecloudsec.com
Website: https://affordablecloudsec.com
This Privacy Policy describes how Affordable Cloud Security ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website, contact us, request a quote, or use our website design, workflow automation, and cloud infrastructure services.
By using our website or engaging our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who we are
Affordable Cloud Security provides professional website design, workflow automation, and cloud and DevOps services for businesses. We are based in the Netherlands and serve clients in the Netherlands, Germany, Europe, and internationally.
2. Information we collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
2.1 Information you provide directly
When you contact us, book a call, or request services, we may receive:
- Name and business name
- Email address and phone number
- Project details, messages, and files you choose to share
- Billing and invoicing details where relevant to a project
2.2 Website and technical information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and general location (country or region level)
- Pages visited, referral source, and basic usage data
- Cookies or similar technologies where used (see section 4)
2.3 Project and service related information
If you become a client, we may also process:
- Content, branding assets, and credentials needed to deliver your website, automation, or cloud project
- Support communications, change requests, and delivery records
- Payment confirmation references from our payment providers (we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of data (such as government ID numbers or health data) unless you voluntarily provide them and we need them for a specific lawful purpose.
3. How we use your information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide quotes or proposals
- Deliver website design, automation, hosting, and cloud services you request
- Manage accounts, billing, renewals, and ongoing support
- Improve our website, services, and client communication
- Comply with legal, tax, and security obligations
- Protect our website and systems against abuse or fraud
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Third-party services
We use trusted third-party providers to operate our business. These providers process data according to their own privacy policies and our instructions where applicable:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Hosting providers | Website hosting and infrastructure |
| Stripe | Secure online payments |
| Calendly | Discovery call scheduling |
| Email and form providers | Contact form delivery and communication |
| Analytics tools (if enabled) | Understanding website traffic and performance |
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of providers you interact with directly, such as Stripe and Calendly.
5. Data storage and security
- Client and project data is stored on secure systems with access limited to authorized personnel.
- We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
- Access credentials and sensitive project data are handled with care and shared only when needed to deliver the service.
If you believe your information has been compromised, contact us immediately at info@affordablecloudsec.com.
6. Data retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services and ongoing support
- Maintain business, accounting, and legal records
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it where reasonably possible. You may request deletion of contact or project data subject to legal retention requirements.
7. Your rights and choices
Depending on your location (including under the GDPR if you are in the EU or UK), you may have rights to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@affordablecloudsec.com.
8. Children's privacy
Our website and services are directed to businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
9. International data transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including where our hosting or service providers operate. Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes may also be communicated through our website.
Continued use of our website or services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Affordable Cloud Security
Email: info@affordablecloudsec.com
Website: https://affordablecloudsec.com