Privacy Policy - Cloud Builders

Last Updated: 1 April 2026

At https://cloud-builders.org we collect and manage user data according to the following Privacy Policy. This policy applies to the Cloud Builders community, a cloud-agnostic European community born in Ukraine.

About Cloud Builders

Cloud Builders is a European cloud-agnostic community with over 8,500 cloud builders on board. It’s a virtual space where peers discuss cloud infrastructures and architectures and accelerate their personal and professional growth. This Privacy Policy governs the data practices of the Cloud Builders Team (operated by Individual Entrepreneur Victoria Korobkina) and SQUAD Tech Limited, collectively referred to as “Cloud Builders,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”

→ Data Collected

We collect personal information you provide directly to us when you register for our services, such as your name, email address, and contact details. By providing this information and checking the consent box during registration, you explicitly agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy. We also use various technologies to collect information, including:

Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve our services, enhance your experience, identify popular features, and count visits.
Web Beacons: Electronic images used in our services or emails to track visits, unbrderstand usage, and measure campaign effectiveness.

→ Use of the Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To manage your account and provide you with access to our community services.
To send you information about our services, events, and special offers from Cloud Builders and our partners via email, post, or other communication channels. You may opt-in to these communications during registration and can modify your preferences or opt-out at any time (see “Opt-Out, Communication Preferences” below).
To aggregate data for internal analytics purposes, such as understanding community trends and improving our services. Aggregated data is anonymized and not shared with third parties in a way that identifies you individually.

We may engage third-party analytics providers to help us understand how our services are used. These providers may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect information such as your IP address, web browser, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and conversion information. We ensure that these providers comply with GDPR through data processing agreements.We also use social buttons provided by services like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Interacting with these buttons is optional and may involve data transfer to these third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies:

→ Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

With third-party analytics providers to improve our services, as described above. These providers are bound by data processing agreements to ensure GDPR compliance.
With partners for marketing purposes, but only if you have explicitly opted in to receive communications from them during registration or later via your account settings.
When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Cloud Builders, our users, or the public.

→ Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (also known as the “right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@cloud-builders.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by GDPR.

→ Opt-Out, Communication Preferences

You may modify your communication preferences or opt-out from specific communications (e.g., marketing emails) at any time by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send you.
Updating your preferences in your Cloud Builders account settings.
Emailing us at hello@cloud-builders.org with your request.

→ Security

We take the following specific measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

Encryption: Data is encrypted both in transit (using HTTPS/TLS) and at rest.
Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only, with strong password policies and multi-factor authentication.
Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address risks.
Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with physical and digital protections.

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we strive to maintain a high standard of protection.

→ Questions or Concerns: Contact Us

We regularly review our compliance with this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal information, please email us at hello@cloud-builders.org.

→ Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make significant changes (e.g., altering how we collect or use your data), we will notify you by:

Posting an announcement on this page at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
Sending you an email to the address associated with your account.

Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with the changes, you may discontinue using our services and request the deletion of your account by contacting us at hello@cloud-builders.org.