Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 13, 2026
This policy explains what personal data The Professions Cloud ("we", "us") collects when you visit theprofessions.cloud, why, and your choices. Contact: hello@theprofessions.cloud.
What we collect
| Data | When | Why | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage analytics (pages viewed, clicks on links, approximate location, device and browser) | When you browse, subject to your cookie choice | To understand which guides help people, and improve them | Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) |
| Heatmaps and anonymized session recordings | Only if you accept analytics cookies | To find confusing page layouts | Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corp.) |
| Email address | Only if you subscribe | To send our newsletter | Kit (ConvertKit LLC) |
| Payment details for an optional contribution | Only if you choose to support us | To process your contribution (we never see your full card details) | PayFast (Payfast by Network) |
| Messages you send us | If you email us | To reply | Our email provider |
| Server logs (IP address, request time, user agent) | Every request | Security and keeping the site running | Hostinger (our host) |
We don't sell or rent personal data, and we don't run personalized advertising.
Cookies and your choices
- Visitors in the EU, EEA, UK and Switzerland see a cookie banner. Analytics cookies stay off unless you click Accept.
- Everyone else: analytics are on by default. You can switch them off anytime with Privacy choices in the footer.
- We use Google Consent Mode, so when analytics consent is denied, Google Analytics doesn't set analytics cookies.
- Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage (
tpc_consent).
Affiliate links. When you click a link to a vendor (for example /go/tool-name/), that vendor may set its own cookies to credit us with a referral. Their privacy policy governs that. More on affiliate links.
Legal bases (EU/UK visitors)
Consent for analytics cookies and the newsletter. Legitimate interests for security logs and replying to messages.
How long we keep data
Google Analytics: 14 months. Newsletter: until you unsubscribe. Emails: up to 2 years. Server logs: per Hostinger's retention, typically 30 days or less.
International transfers
Our providers may process data in the United States and elsewhere, under their standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR, UK GDPR or California's CCPA/CPRA), you can ask to access, correct, delete or export your data, object to processing, or withdraw consent. Email hello@theprofessions.cloud and we'll respond within 30 days. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
Children
This site is for working professionals and isn't directed at children under 16.
Changes
We'll update this page and its date when our practices change.