Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Argus Metrics. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our analytics service.

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an Argus Metrics account, we collect:

• Email address: Used for account authentication and communication
• Website information: Domain name, website name you provide

2.2 Analytics Data (Your Visitors)

When you install Argus Metrics on your website, we collect minimal, anonymized data about your visitors:

• Page URL: Which pages are visited
• Referrer: Where visitors came from (e.g., Google, direct, social media)
• Screen width: To determine device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Country: Derived from IP address (IP is not stored)
• Browser: Derived from User-Agent string
• Timestamp: When the visit occurred

2.3 What We DON'T Collect

• No cookies
• No IP addresses
• No unique device identifiers
• No cross-site tracking
• No personal identifiable information (PII)
• No fingerprinting

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Account Data

• To provide and maintain your account
• To send important service updates
• To respond to support requests
• To process billing (if applicable)

3.2 Analytics Data

• To provide you with website traffic insights
• To display aggregated statistics in your dashboard
• To calculate metrics like pageviews, bounce rate, and top pages

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in the European Union (Sweden/Germany).

• Encryption: All data is transmitted over HTTPS
• Access control: Only authorized personnel can access data
• Data retention: Analytics data is retained for 2 years by default
• Backups: Automatic daily backups for disaster recovery

5. GDPR Compliance

Argus Metrics is fully GDPR compliant by design:

5.1 No Cookie Consent Required

Because we don't use cookies or collect personal data, you don't need a cookie consent banner for Argus Metrics.

5.2 Legal Basis

We process data based on:

• Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): Analytics data collection for website statistics
• Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): Account and billing data to provide the service

5.3 Your Rights

As a website owner using Argus Metrics, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your account data
• Rectification: Update incorrect information
• Erasure: Delete your account and all associated data
• Data portability: Export your analytics data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@argusmetrics.se.

6. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• Hosting: Servers hosted with EU-based providers
• Email: Transactional emails sent via Zoho Mail (GDPR compliant)

We do NOT share your data with advertising networks, data brokers, or any third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your data except in these cases:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
• Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Service providers: Limited access for hosting and email delivery (under strict contracts)

8. Children's Privacy

Argus Metrics is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email. Continued use of Argus Metrics after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us: