Effective date: October 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Cloud Tech (cloudtech.how) collects when you visit the site, how it is used, and the choices you have. Cloud Tech is a free website with practice questions for cloud and IT certification exams. You do not need an account to use it.
Information We Collect
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our servers and the services we use automatically receive standard technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, the page that referred you, and the date and time of your visit. We use this information to run the site, keep it secure, and understand which content is useful.
Information you choose to give us
If you email us or leave a comment, we receive the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message. Comments may also record your IP address and browser details to help detect spam. We use this information only to reply to you, review corrections, and moderate comments.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Cloud Tech and the third-party services described below use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (for example, your cookie consent choice), measure how the site is used, and show advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly without them.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
Cloud Tech is free because it shows ads served by Google AdSense.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s My Ad Center. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices.
To learn more, read how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services. If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you will be asked for consent before personalized ads are shown, and you can change your choice at any time.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics (through Google Site Kit and Google Tag Manager) and Jetpack Stats to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are popular and how people arrive. These services collect information through cookies and similar technologies and report it to us in aggregate. You can learn about Google’s practices in the Google Privacy Policy, and you can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Other Service Providers
The site uses service providers to operate, including our web host, Cloudflare (for content delivery and security), and WordPress plugins that handle caching, images, and cookie consent. These providers process technical information only as needed to provide their services.
How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and secure the website.
- To understand which practice questions and topics are useful, and improve them.
- To show advertising that keeps the site free.
- To respond to your messages and review reported errors.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not ask for sensitive personal information.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. Residents of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom have rights under the GDPR, and California residents have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what information is collected and to opt out of its sale or sharing for targeted advertising. To make a request, email us at the address below. You can also manage cookies and ad personalization using the links in this policy and the consent options shown on the site.
Children’s Privacy
Cloud Tech is intended for adults and students preparing for professional certifications. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
External Links
Our pages link to official documentation and other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, so please review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when our services or the law change. The effective date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, email [email protected].