Privacy Policy

Prebid Monitor ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Programmatic Partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit prebidmonitor.com or use our header bidding analytics platform. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the platform.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

When you sign up for Prebid Monitor, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Company name and job title (optional)
• Billing information (processed by Stripe — we do not store card data)
• Communications you send us via email or our contact form

Information collected automatically

When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain technical information including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, features accessed, and time spent on the platform
• Referring URLs and exit pages
• Session timestamps and usage patterns

Publisher and auction data

Our platform monitors publicly accessible publisher websites for prebid.js header bidding auction data. This data includes bid prices, demand partner participation, latency metrics, and configuration signals observed from public web pages. We do not collect any personally identifiable information of end users on the publisher sites we monitor.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Prebid Monitor platform
• Process transactions and send billing-related communications
• Send product updates, feature announcements, and platform alerts you have opted into
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve platform performance and features
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data to serve advertising.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the platform, including Stripe (payments), Railway (hosting), and email delivery providers. These parties are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of our users.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Auction monitoring data is retained in accordance with our operational requirements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and secure hosting infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and understand how the platform is used. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some platform features may not function properly without them. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Prebid Monitor is intended for business and professional use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.